EXPERIENCE
Joe has over 20 years of experience in Information Security. He has worked in Incident Response, forensics, penetration testing, and security leadership as a CISO for a financial institution.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)
- GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
- GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
- GIAC Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CNSSI 4012 Senior Systems Manager
- CNSSI 4013 System Administrator in Information Systems Security
- CNSSI 4014 Information Systems Security Officer
- NSTISSI 4011 Information Systems Security Professional
- NSTISSI 4015 Systems Certifier
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- GIAC Advisory Board, ISC2
Joe also teaches leadership courses for the SANS Institute.
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
Joe has presented at security conferences including Check Point CPX, Information Warfare Summit, and BSides.
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Joe’s passion for security started in Incident Response and forensics in the late ‘90s. Since then, he has developed a passion for offensive security, security leadership, and teaching others.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Basic Authentication Versus CSRF
I was recently involved in an engagement where access was controlled by Basic Authentication. One (1) of the findings I discovered was a Cross-Site Request…
Introducing CoWitness: Enhancing Web Application Testing With External Service Interaction
CoWitness improves web application testing by capturing complete DNS and HTTP responses, revealing false positives and hidden vulnerabilities, and helping…
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.
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker - Holiday scams are in full swing. Here's how to protect yourself
Don't let scammers ruin your holiday season. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins WWL First News to discuss the most common seasonal scams and…
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