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Austin Coontz

Associate Security Consultant

EXPERIENCE
Austin Coontz is an accomplished Associate Security Consultant with a range of experience in IT. Having served in both Managed Service Provider (MSP) and large manufacturing company environments, Austin has cultivated a diverse skill set encompassing systems administration, threat intelligence, and end-user technical support. His hands-on experience in various IT roles has equipped him with invaluable insights into the intricacies of cybersecurity.

Austin's background is complemented by an impressive array of credentials, including a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. He holds many esteemed accreditations, and his commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident in his pursuit of certifications like eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPTv2) and GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT). His dedication is underscored by continuing to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity practices and technologies.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPTv2)
  • GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
  • CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)

Featured Blogs And Resources

Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.

Blog February 06 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Application Testing

As consumers become more dependent on mobile devices, the need for application security has become more of a priority. In this blog post, I will discuss my…

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Webinars December 18 2024

The Lost Underground

Join TrustedSec Principal Security Consultant Mike Felch for an eye-opening journey into the lost underground, where ingenuity, disobedience, and complexity…

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Webinars December 04 2024

BEC Basics: Your First Step to Thwarting Email Scams

Join Senior Security Consultant Steven Erwin and Security Consultant Caroline Fenstermacher as they cover the basics of BEC analysis, providing participants…

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Blog December 03 2024

Discovering a Deserialization Vulnerability in LINQPad

Like most red teamers, I spend quite a lot of time looking for novel vulnerabilities that could be used for initial access or lateral movement. Recently, my…

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Blog November 21 2024

A 5-Minute Guide to HTTP Response Codes

If you've done any network scanning or application testing, you've run into your fair share of HTTP response codes. If not, these codes will show up in most…

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Events TrustedSec HQ | November 20 2024

WiCyS Ransomware Panel & Networking Event

Join us for an insightful discussion with the Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Northeast Ohio Affiliate members!

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Webinars November 20 2024

Navigating Compliance: FCI and CUI Requirements for Federal Contractors

TrustedSec Advisory Compliance Services Practice Lead Chris Camejo provides a comprehensive overview of the definition, scope, and protection requirements for…

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News November 19 2024

TrustedSec Tech Brief - November 2024

Director of Security Intelligence Carlos Perez covers vulnerabilities and zero days for November 2024.

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Podcasts November 15 2024

Security Noise - Episode 7.6

Ghost in The Machine: Hardware Hacking w/ Rob Simon

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News November 14 2024

WEWS - Tis the season for online scams.

A South Euclid woman is out $23,000 after a scam that convinced her to hand over the money to a fake FBI agent. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone…

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