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.
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…
Actionable Purple Team Simulation Online Training (November 7-8)
Learn how to create specific detections to identify early Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) in our online course. Designed for those looking to improve their…
Wild West Hackin' Fest 2024
TrustedSec is happy to return as a sponsor for Wild West Hackin' Fest in 2024! Visit us at our booth at the Deadwood Mountain Grand. Principal Security…
Three Rivers Information Security Symposium (TRISS) 2024
TrustedSec is proud to be a sponsor for TRISS 2024! Three Rivers Information Security Symposium (TRISS) is a Pittsburgh area information technology and…
GrrCON 2024
TrustedSec is excited to attend GrrCON this year in Grand Rapids, Michigan! GrrCON Cyber Security Summit and Hacker Conference is put together to provide the…
BEC Basics: Your First Step to Thwarting Email Scams
Attackers never stop evolving their business email compromise (BEC) tactics, leveraging phishing, credential harvesting, and email spoofing to infiltrate…
InfoSecWorld 2024
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and hold a two-day training at this year's InfoSec World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Make sure to visit our booth if you'll be…
BSides Columbus 2024
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor this year's BSides Columbus, held at BrewDog in Columbus, Ohio! On September 19, IR Practice Lead Tyler Hudak and Security…
BSides Atlanta 2024
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at BSides Atlanta at the KSU Center in Kennesaw, GA on September 14, 2024.
Putting Our Hooks Into Windows
We're back with another post about common malware techniques. This time we are talking about setting Windows hooks. This is a simple technique that can be used…
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