From Law to Cybersecurity with Jonathan Steele

Jonathan began his career in family law, earning recognition as one of the top ten family law attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40 by both the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. His peers recognized his exceptional work and named him a Rising Star attorney, a designation limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in Illinois. He was also recognized as Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer, a designation reserved for less than 2% of Illinois attorneys, and a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Transitioning from law to cybersecurity, Jonathan has spent years researching all aspects of cybersecurity and privacy. He has become well-versed in the Sophos ecosystem, setting up MDM solutions across a fleet of iOS devices, configuring next-gen enterprise-grade Sophos XG firewalls for home use, and setting up Synology NAS solutions for self-hosting calendar solutions, surveillance systems, photo storage, and video hosting. He is proficient in ZTNA and VPN setup and configuration, end-to-end encrypted solutions, privacy-respecting software and hardware solutions, and compartmentalization strategies. His expertise also extends to multifactor authentication, setup and management of self-hosted IDP solutions, custom DNS filtering and configuration, website setup, configuration, security and management, and macOS, Windows, iOS setup and configuration to enhance security and privacy.

Enhancing his credentials further, Jonathan recently earned the CompTIA Security+ certification. This globally recognized achievement confirms his advanced skills in cybersecurity and his ability to handle complex security issues. This certification reflects Jonathan’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of security expertise, ensuring that he is equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity field.

At Steele Fortress, Jonathan leverages his unique blend of legal and cybersecurity expertise to provide comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy consulting services. His deep understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of cybersecurity and privacy makes him a valuable asset to any organization looking to bolster their security posture and navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations.