EXPERIENCE
Austin Coontz is an accomplished 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.
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…
InfoSec World 2026
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's InfoSec World!
Wild West Hackin' Fest 2026
We're thrilled to sponsor this year's Wild West Hackin' Fest and we'd love to see you at our booth!
GrrCON 2026
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's GrrCON!
Black Hat USA Training - Supply-Chain to Runtime: Attacking & Defending the Modern DevOps Stack
During our Black Hat training, go beyond network pentesting fundamentals and gain the attacker and defender perspective needed to conduct modern,…
AMA: CCPA's New Cybersecurity Audit Requirement
During this live AMA, you’ll get the chance to ask your pressing questions about the new CCPA regulations and find out how your organization can prepare for…
CCPA Update: Cybersecurity Requirements (Part 2)
Confirmed you're in scope for CCPA? Now comes the cybersecurity audit requirement. In Part 2 of this blog series, we cover what it entails, the phased…
CCPA Update: Who’s In Scope (Part 1)
California updated CCPA... again. Before you do anything else, does it apply to you? In Part 1 of this blog series, we clarify who falls under scope, what data…
CNBC - OpenAI Agents Hack Hugging Face
OpenAI's latest AI models broke free from their sandbox and hacked into Hugging Face to manipulate their own benchmark results. TrustedSec Founder and CEO…
The New Hotness in Phishing: Device Code Attacks in M365
Device code phishing is quietly becoming one of the more effective techniques targeting M365 environments. In this blog, we detail how it works and the…
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