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Austin Coontz

Security Consultant

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.

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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Events Cincinnati, OH | November 13 2026

Queen City Conference

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's Queen City Conference!

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Events Provo, Utah | October 27 2026

SAINTCON 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's SAINTCON!

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Events Orlando, FL | October 12 2026

InfoSec World 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's InfoSec World!

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Training Resources October 11 2026

InfoSec World 2-Day Workshop - Supply-Chain to Runtime: Attacking & Defending the Modern DevOps Stack

In this workshop, participants will learn to navigate DevOps attack paths—from code triage to pipeline exploitation—and write detective alerts to defend their…

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Webinars October 07 2026

AMA: Passkeys and Preventing Credential Theft

During this live AMA, you’ll have the chance to ask our experts anything about the process of implementing passkeys as the default and the best ways to help…

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Events Deadwood, SD | October 07 2026

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!

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Webinars September 30 2026

Securing Cloud AI: Real-World Scenarios in AWS, Azure, and GCP

Join our cloud security team as they dig into real-world exposures tied to popular AI-based services. Learn how to find the gaps to make AI more secure for…

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Events TrustedSec HQ | September 29 2026

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - September 2026

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter September MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…

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Events Grand Rapids, MI | September 24 2026

GrrCON 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's GrrCON!

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