EXPERIENCE
Adam Compton has been a programmer, researcher, instructor, professional pen tester, father, husband, and farmer. Adam has nearly two decades of experience in programming, network security, incident response, security assessment, and penetration testing. Throughout Adam’s career, he has worked for both federal and international government agencies as well as the private sector.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- B.S. Computer Science – University of Kentucky
- B.S. Mathematics – University of Kentucky
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
Adam has developed and contributed to several open source projects. Adam has also presented at a variety of conferences, from local BSides to BlackHat Europe.
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Adam’s passion for security originated with programming and has progressed through nearly the entire info gambit.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Ask Me Anything: Pen Testing from a Hacker's Perspective
Join seasoned experts Adam Compton, Lou Scicchitano, and Justin Elze for an interactive discussion on penetration testing, covering real-world insights, best…
Creating Your Career Path in Information Security
Learn how to create a career path in information security with TrustedSec Senior Security Consultant Adam Compton, covering entry-level roles, education, and…
PenTesting Fails: What to do When You Make (a Lot of) Mistakes in InfoSec
Learn from Adam Compton's 20 years of InfoSec experience, as he shares stories of his mistakes and how they made him better, and how to persevere in your own…
Central Ohio ISSA InfoSec Summit 2025
Customize your Linux system with our expert guides and resources, ensuring maximum security and performance, backed by our team of experienced professionals.
ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - April 2025
ISC2 Cleveland Chapter April MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…
ILTA EVOLVE 2025
Customize your Linux system with TrustedSec's advanced features and discover how our secret can help you optimize performance and security.
Windows Client Privilege Escalation
Penetration testers and Red Teamers won't want to miss this webinar on Windows client privilege escalation where we discuss enumeration, tools, and techniques.
ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - March 2025
ISC2 Cleveland Chapter March MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…
PCI DSS Payment Card Data Retention
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to and has specific requirements for retention of Account Data. In general, organizations…
HuffPost - Deleting Your 23andMe Data Isn't Enough — Make Sure You Do This First
You probably don’t want your genetic data out there for just anyone to see, but that is the fear for many folks right now as 23andMe files for bankruptcy.…
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