EXPERIENCE
Josh Deen was a mathematics educator for 14 years before making the transition to Information Security. His security experience before TrustedSec was in vendor risk management, vulnerability management, security operations, identity management, and cloud security. While working at TrustedSec, Josh has been involved in purple team engagements and Project Impede, as well as leading external and internal penetration tests.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Arts, Economics, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Arts, Mathematics Education, National Louis University
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Josh became interested in Information Security as a mathematics teacher. Josh realized that his unique ability to explain difficult concepts to varied audiences and his dedication to doing the right thing for the right reasons positioned him perfectly for a role in Information Security. Josh’s passion for security is displayed by his dedication to helping others understand the why behind doing the right thing, thus helping organizations increase their enterprise security buy-in and maturity. Josh also enjoys helping security practitioners flesh out their ideas into mature and actionable products.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Engagement Guide: How to Prepare for Your Purple Team
TrustedSec's Purple Team engagements prepare clients for security assessments by identifying gaps in security coverage, logging, and tooling, with offerings…
InfoSec World 2026
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's InfoSec World!
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!
GrrCON 2026
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's GrrCON!
AMA: CMMC Phase II Suspension and Beyond
Join Director of Advisory Services Chris Camejo and Compliance Practice Lead Lee Quinton for an expert breakdown of the recent CMMC changes and how to prepare…
AI Offense is Not Noclip Mode
AI doesn't let attackers walk through walls, but it makes finding the cracks more efficient. In this blog, we cut through the hype and explain what AI-driven…
A Vault With No Treasure - CMMC Level 2 Compliance for Subcontractors With No CUI
This blog post should not exist, but it does. In this blog, we detail the improper CMMC Level 2 flow-down problem and the most cost-effective path to…
NewsNation - Cyberattack knocks out California city’s 911 operations
A cyberattack recently forced Suisun City, CA to declare a state of emergency after its 911 dispatch systems were compromised. Advisory Solutions Director Alex…
The Art of Hunting Azure Cloud Secrets
The difference between a standard cloud test and a subscription takeover? Finding the right secrets. In this blog, we introduce two open-source tools for…
CNBC - AI Agents' 'Unsanctioned' Behavior
Understanding how AI models learn and apply social engineering tactics is becoming increasingly important for the cybersecurity industry. Advisory Solutions…
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