EXPERIENCE
Christopher Paschen has worked in Information Security in both the private and public sectors for more than 10 years. He has experience managing Active Directory and network services for a small team and has developed products that are used across organizational boundaries to accomplish a variety of red team tasks. Currently, he manages research direction and contributes to our internal implant and payload generation systems.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Master of Science, Applied Computer Science, Dakota State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Computer and Network Security, Dakota State University
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Christopher has always been interested in how computers work. He started assembling his first system with birthday money when he was 13 years old and experimented with programming in high school. While pursuing his Information Security career in college, he led teams for CCDC and CTF events in order to share his love for computer security with those around him. Currently, he enjoys creating tooling and platforms that enable the TrustedSec red team to accomplish their goals.
Featured Blogs And Resources
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Using Research to Gain Attack Intelligence
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Using RPC in BOFs
Converting Windows RPC to Beacon Object Files for a flexible and secure payload.
Disabling AV With Process Suspension
Suspend Windows Defender to bypass Mimikatz, but be aware of system instability and potential security gaps, as this technique can be exploited by attackers.
Changes in the Beacon Object File Landscape
Understanding the power and limitations of Beacon Object Files (BOFs) in the context of Cobalt Strike, COFFLoader, and other frameworks, as a tool for…
RPC Programming for the Aspiring Windows Developer
Write a Windows developer's guide to programming Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) calls, exploring its implementation, advantages, and required setup,…
Tips for Incident Response Planning: Prepare Before Crisis Strikes
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Inside the Modern Red Team: How Attackers Think, and What Defenders Miss
Discover how modern Red Teams think like attackers, what defenders often miss, and how to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.
Limiting Domain Controller Attack Surface: Why Less Services, Less Software, Less Agents = Less Exposure
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