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…
Central Ohio ISSA InfoSec Summit 2025
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Don't Burn Your Money: Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Next Red Team
Join Targeted Operations Practice Lead Jason Lang and CTO Justin Elze as they go through the best (and worst) things you can do before, during, and after a red…
ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - April 2025
ISC2 Cleveland Chapter April MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…
ILTA EVOLVE 2025
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Live Discord Event – JS-Tap Demo and Updates
Join us for an exclusive live Discord session on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00AM ET/10:00AM CT with Principal Security Consultant Drew Kirkpatrick (@Hoodoer)!…
The Necessity of Active Testing – Detection Edition
Most security teams understand the importance of log collection and building detections to provide early indicators of anomalous or potentially malicious…
How Far Should You Let Penetration Testers Go?
How far should you let penetration testers go once they have a finding or foothold on a penetration test of your organization?As far as they can!The goal is to…
WWL First News - It can be easy to fall victim to an online scam. Here's how to stay safe.
JPSO recently fell victim to a large phishing scam. What IS a phishing scam? Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with WWL First News about how…
Discovering Your Baud
I'm still pretty new to hardware hacking and find myself going through a lot of media (both text and moving pictures) about various techniques to interact with…
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