EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years IT
- 8+ years cybersecurity
- 5+ years penetration testing/consulting
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Associate in Science, Information Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Networks & Security, University of Maryland University College
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Blog - www.n00py.io
- GitHub - https://github.com/n00py
- Presented at BSides Denver, BSides Puerto Rico, and NolaCon
PASSION FOR SECURITY
I just love popping shells.
Featured Blogs And Resources
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The SOCKS We Have at Home
Use OpenSSH to pivot through networks without complex tools, leveraging Windows 10 and Server 2019's default installation, and easily set up a bind shell for…
Practical Attacks against NTLMv1
Exploit NTLMv1 vulnerabilities to gain administrative access, leveraging authentication downgrade, LDAP relay, and Shadow Credentials attacks, with techniques…
Manipulating User Passwords Without Mimikatz
Manipulating User Passwords Without Mimikatz: Exploring Alternative Techniques for Lateral Movement and Privilege Escalation.
Tips for Incident Response Planning: Prepare Before Crisis Strikes
During our next webinar, our Incident Response experts will cover what organizations should do to prepare so they can respond quickly and be on the way to…
Inside the Modern Red Team: How Attackers Think, and What Defenders Miss
Discover how modern Red Teams think like attackers, what defenders often miss, and how to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.
Limiting Domain Controller Attack Surface: Why Less Services, Less Software, Less Agents = Less Exposure
Before we dive in, let’s get all the TrustedSec Certified Absolutes out of the way:All software presents some level of inherent risk.Only required software…
News 5 Cleveland - Elyria Police responded to a reported restaurant robbery. But it was actually an AI prank.
AI quality is evolving rapidly, making it easier than ever to create convincing fakes from a phone. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with News…
Top 10 Blogs of 2025
Everyone has a year-end list, and this is ours. See what our top-performing cybersecurity blogs were in 2025, there could be some you might have missed!
News 5 Cleveland - Holiday Warning: Keeping your loved ones safe from scams
As the holidays approach, the most effective defense against fraud is an informed family. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with News 5…
Security Advisory: React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) - Critical RCE Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability affecting React Server Components (RSC) is being actively exploited. Here's what to look for and what to do next.
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