Hampton is an old fart dev that dabbles in data and security, and now teaches full time here at PS. He is bound to teach you something - leading through example and subjective opinion. He is an acquired taste, sweet on the inside with a sour exterior. He also loves honest feedback, so don't hold back.
Bobby E. Rogers is an information security engineer working as a contractor for Department of Defense agencies, helping to secure, certify, and accredit their information systems. His duties include information system security engineering, risk management, and certification and accreditation efforts. He retired after 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a network security engineer and instructor, and has secured networks all over the world. Bobby has a master’s degree in information assura
... morence and is pursuing a doctoral degree in cybersecurity from Capitol Technology University in Maryland. His many certifications include CISSP-ISSEP, CEH, and MCSE: Security, as well as the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Mobility+ certifications.
Po was born and educated in Wales, UK before going to Royal Holloway, University of London. It was during his year-in-industry placement, when responding to an incident to recover from a cyber attack, that started a journey of over 20 years in information security.
Currently broadening to multiple types of technology and operational risk in the Financial sector, looking for ways to improve risk management, governance and communication to promote innovation and work with the ever changing ways
... moreof working.
Po continues to passionately support both current and next generation information security professionals, as part of the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway. Engagements include European research programmes and numerous publications and two previous patents. He is currently teaching a distance learning module on application security and completing a PhD on ad hoc network security.
Other related interests include: service design and UX (including coding again with PowerApps). Keen volunteer for Crisis at Christmas homeless shelters, helping to run IT cafes, organise activities and support guests.
Kevin Henry is a well-known and respected educator and lecturer in the fields of information security and audit. Kevin uses his more than 30 years of practical experience as a network technician, computer programmer, and information systems auditor to deliver outstanding presentations that make each topic interesting, relevant, and useful. Often described by students as "The best instructor I have ever had," Kevin has the ability to provide quality instruction that engages the audience and provi
... moredes guidance on how to implement a successful program when they return to their workplace.
Christian Wenz is an architect, consultant and author focusing on web technologies. He wrote or co-wrote over 100 books, is a fixture at international developer conferences since 2001, is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Developer Technologies since 2004, and the main author of the official Zend PHP certification.
His day job includes conducting security audits, migrating old code bases, implementing complex web applications and helping companies choose the right web strategy an
... mored web technology mix.
Aaron M. Rosenmund is a cyber security operations subject matter expert, with a background in federal and business defensive and offensive cyber operations and system automation. Leveraging his administration and automation experience, Aaron actively contributes to multiple open and closed source security operation platform projects and continues to create tools and content to benefit the community. As an educator & cyber security researcher at Pluralsight, he is focused on advancing cyber secur
... moreity workforce and technologies for business and national enterprises alike. In support of the Air National Guard, he contributes those skills part time in various initiatives to defend the nation in cyberspace. Certifications: GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCED, CCNA Cyber Operations, Pentest+, CySa+, CASP
www.AaronRosenmund.com
@arosenmund
"ironcat"
Michael Teske is a principal security author with Pluralsight helping people build their skills toolkit. Michael has 25+ years of experience in the IT Ops/Cloud/Cybersecurity industry including 17 of those years as an IT instructor at a technical college, focusing on Microsoft server infrastructure, security and automation. Michael attained his MBA with an emphasis in Computer Information System Security several years ago. Michael still keeps up with the industry as an independent consultant in
... morehis spare time. Michael finds personal and professional growth by helping others discover the world of technology by sharing his passion as a tech enthusiast in all aspects. He understands the worker shortage in the cybersecurity space and continues to be an advocate for an industry that has provided a fulfilling career for himself.
Mike is an information security manager who has worked in the IT and Information Security fields for 22+ years. A broad background from helpdesk to sysadmin, system engineer, networking, DB and development work. Most of Mike's work now centers around pentests and risk assessments, but an integral part will always be awareness training. An active member in various local security groups, Mike volunteers, speaks, or attends various information security cons.
Kat Seymour is a Security Author with 20 years of experience in technology and information security. With a wide breadth of experience, Kat's focus is on Red, Blue, and Purple team operations, tools, and techniques. Kat retired from a decades long career in Fintech to pursue her passion of mentoring and teaching full time. Throughout her career Kat has worked to build and innovate technology at a Fortune 100 Financial Institution including development of the first formalized application monitori
... moreng team, the initial groundwork for the first purple team structure, and the first Red Team mentoring program for cross-training and internal talent development. Kat's passion for technology and security are matched only by her passion to empower the next generation of security professionals through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Jon is a seasoned web and mobile product manager with more than 20 years of experience in the software industry. He’s worked on projects of all kinds, including internal business support systems, large commercial offerings, and SaaS startups. Starting his career as a developer, then moving into people management before discovering his passion for product, Jon has cultivated a deep appreciation for the nuances of product development, and understanding of the product lifecycle.
Peter started out in the nineties as software engineer working on internet banking applications for various European financial institutions. After developing, he moved to the role of defending and designing systems and networks for high-availability websites. Since 2004 he started specializing in breaking: pentesting complex and feature-rich web applications. Currently he leads a global team of highly skilled penetration testers as lead pentester. He is a contributor to several open-source penet
... moreration testing tools, and he maintains an extra-featured OpenSSL fork. He likes to speak at international security conferences and meetings, such as OWASP, BSides, OSDC and NullCon - which mixes really well with being a permanent road warrior. Home is 127.0.0.1.
Richard is a highly experienced technology leader with a remarkable career ranging from software development, project management through to C-level roles as CEO, CIO, and CISO. Richard is highly rated and ranked in Ireland's top 100 CIOs. As an author for Pluralsight - a leader in online training for technology professionals - Richard's courses are highly-rated in the Pluralsight library and focus on teaching critical skills in cybersecurity including ISO27001 and Ransomware. As a Certified Info
... morermation Security Manager (CISM) Richard is ideally positioned and passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge and experience to empower others to be successful. Richard also writes extensively on technology and security leadership and regularly speaks at conferences. When he is not writing for his blog https://www.richardharpur.com/ Richard enjoys hiking with his wife and 4 children in County Kerry, the tourist capital of Ireland. You can reach Richard on twitter @rharpur.
Alex has spent the past 30+ years working as a software developer, application architect, cybersecurity professional, and technical trainer. He is a lifelong learner and holds over 20 active certifications in IT. Alex is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. He has taught at Rutgers University, Bergen Community College, County College of Morris, College of Southern Nevada, and UNLV. He holds a BS in Software Development and a Masters in Cybersecurity from We
... morestern Governors University. As a developer, Alex works with Java, C#, and Python helping small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their vision from a technical perspective. He also works as a virtual CISO, performs penetration testing, and educates businesses and individuals on the importance of cybersecurity. When not working, Alex spends his time with his beautiful wife, and many pets, including two cats, and three Boston Terriers. He is an active runner and cyclist and is an ethical and health-conscious vegan.
Tim is a believer, husband, father, veteran, software developer, web application security engineer, and the founder of PractiSec (Practical Security Services). With extensive experience in web application security and software development, Tim currently conducts consultative engagements, manages multiple open source software projects (Recon-ng Framework, the HoneyBadger Geolocation Framework, PwnedHub, etc.), writes technical articles (lanmaster53.com), and frequently instructs and presents on s
... moreecurity topics independently and at major information security conferences (DerbyCon, ShmooCon, DefCon, Black Hat, and Wild West Hackin' Fest, etc.). Tim is an industry leader in all things Burp Suite Pro, a Portswigger Preferred Burp Trainer, and an expert in making HTTP requests tremble.
Gavin has 20 years’ experience writing software in regulated environments and for global organisations. The last five years of his development career were spent with a focus on security, becoming the security lead for a significant payments project at a FTSE 100 company. He has experience with languages from COBOL to .Net and many languages in between. Gavin's experience of secure development revealed a passion for security, leading him to become a speaker and blogger on the subject. He has held
... more the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) and Scrum Master certifications and is currently part of an offensive security team, using his defensive knowledge to aid offensive security work.
Timothy Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Cloud and
Datacenter Management who is based in Nashville, TN. His professional
specialties include Microsoft Azure, cross-platform PowerShell, and all
things Windows Server-related. You can reach Tim via Twitter
(@TechTrainerTim), LinkedIn or his blog, AzureDepot.com.
Matt is a cyber security author and researcher here at Pluralsight. A certified penetration tester and incident handler, he created Pluralsight's CompTIA Pentest+ Specialized Attacks courses as well our courses on wireless, ICS/OT and hardware hacking. Matt has also helped to build our security labs portfolio; labs that help you get hands-on to understand the threats and vulnerabilities your organization faces today. With a background in Chemical Engineering, Matt's focus is on the security
... moreof Operational Technology, and particularly Industrial Control Systems. With the explosive growth of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things, Matt is passionate about educating the next generation of cyber security professionals to front up to the challenges faced by critical national infrastructure organizations around the world.
Sean Wilkins, with over two decades of experience in the IT industry, serves as a distinguished networking consultant and contributor at Tech Building Blocks. His professional journey spans multiple prominent enterprises, underlining his extensive field expertise. Sean's credentials include esteemed certifications from Cisco (CCNP/CCDP), Microsoft (MCSE), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). Academically, he has achieved a Master’s of Science in Information Technology, specializing in Network Architec
... moreture and Design, complemented by a Master’s in Organizational Management.
George Smith has spent more than 25 years in the IT industry. During this time he has held a variety of positions, starting with web UI development and business analysis, progressing with system administration and infrastructure, then switching to core systems programming, technical consulting, and finally becoming an E-Commerce Architect and Subject Matter Expert. He is well versed in modern trends like Containerization, Infrastructure as Code, Serverless computing models, and more. George demo
... morenstrates a passion for cutting-edge system design leveraging the latest in tech to help enterprises achieve their desired business results. He has recently published "IT Career Paths: Take the Helicopter" on Amazon KDP. George holds a Master in IT degree from Bentley University (Boston, MA) and Master in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa.
It all began in highschool, when Laurentiu first started his path in the computer science journey. Initially he started with C++, and fell in love quickly with the prospect of learning to develop software. Thanks to his passion for chess, his first computer program was a console-based ASCII chess game developed in C++. After a while, during university, Laurentiu started to experiment with other OOP programming languages, like Java, Kotlin or Python. He started to play with different tech stacks
... moreand frameworks, developing and publishing software apps for Android devices. However, things started to change when Laurentiu decided to explore the world of cybersecurity. He started to go to security hackathons, CTF events, and completed numerous challenges on websites like overthewire.org. At the same time, he realized it might be a good idea to document his journey using short videos, and then he thought that he can become a lecturer, helping people learn more about tech.
Ricardo is a Cybersecurity Consultant based in Toronto (Canada). He has 14+ years of IT experience, 10 of them in the IT Security field. His main interests are: SIEM solutions (IBM QRadar), Enterprise Security Risk, Penetration Testing, Security processes/procedures and Network Security.
Malek Mohammad is an Information Security Consultant and Penetration Tester with previous software development experience. Malek works on making payment applications more secure through Penetration Testing and Threat Modeling. In addition, He helped many software developers in designing their application with security in mind, and not as an afterthought. Malek still has enthusiasm for software development, he uses Python to automate attack scenarios.
Michael is a Senior Security Consultant with 10+ years of experience in the public and private sectors. He is a proactive and iterative cyber threat hunter specializing in detection engineering, DFIR, and automation. Michael has led teams and directed collaborative efforts to develop and implement strategies for mitigating evolving threat trends. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Sawbox Consulting, where he identifies and resolves security issues, implements solutions and evaluates s
... moreecurity systems for clients. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of SmashTheStack, a prominent educational platform focused on ethical hacking. Michael's role as a Cybersecurity Author at Pluralsight exemplifies his dedication to sharing knowledge. His commitment to advancing the security industry is further demonstrated through his engaging technical presentations at security events like BSIDES, ISSA, and Hacker Halted. Michael’s ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts and share his expertise with others has made him a sought-after speaker in the cybersecurity community. By sharing his extensive knowledge and insights, Michael empowers fellow professionals and enthusiasts to stay informed, embrace innovation, and elevate their security practices. Beyond work, he volunteers to support youth cyber education through CyberPatriot. Connect with him today to experience his expertise and passion firsthand.
Vlad is a Microsoft 365 and Power Platform expert specializing in empowering organizations to securely and effectively integrate AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents, into their digital workplaces. An IT professional at heart, Vlad excels at preparing, securing, and governing modern environments, enabling IT administrators and business users to automate processes, enhance productivity, and drive digital transformation with confidence.
As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a
... moreuthor, and internationally recognized speaker, Vlad has trained millions of IT professionals globally through impactful workshops, engaging conference sessions, and accessible online resources. He has authored three books published by Apress and developed over 100 comprehensive courses on Pluralsight, covering Microsoft 365 administration, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, and some of the most in-demand Microsoft certifications.
A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2013, Vlad regularly shares insights, best practices, and industry trends on his blog at VladTalksTech.com and YouTube channel at youtube.com/@VladTalksTech. Frequently featured as an expert contributor across leading industry platforms, Vlad has consistently been recognized among the "Top 25 SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Influencers," underscoring his significant impact within the global Microsoft community.
Chris Jackson is a cybersecurity professional with years of experience in identifying security incidents, securing applications and security training. Over the years, he has tested web applications for vulnerabilities, helped deploy SIEM platforms and more. He is passionate about teaching cybersecurity and committed to learning new technologies.
I have worked in IT for 25 years, for 22 of those years I have delivered IT Training. I have delivered Microsoft, CISCO and Amazon Web Services courses across Europe. For the last 4 years I have focused on Cloud technologies delivering cloud training to some of Europe’s biggest organisations.
I have been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1997 and currently hold certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA and AWS.
When not working on training material or delivering courses I spend time in the nort
... moreh of England with my wife Frances and our 3-year-old Labrador Inca.
As a seasoned technologist with over 30 years of wide-ranging expertise in information technology roles across diverse industries, Kevin is passionate about finding effective and economical solutions to business problems. His passion for teaching technical subjects allows him to have a particular style that imparts information yet teaches at the same time. He enjoys working with Linux, Unix and Windows Operating Systems and combined with a deep knowledge of software platforms as varied as Ap
... moreache, MySQL, and others, has enabled him to successfully manage and maintain server infrastructures of all sizes, with his largest project encompassing over 800 servers across 4 continents. He believes in leveraging technology as a tool to make lives better and business flow more efficiently.
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