EXPERIENCE
After completing a year-long internship with TrustedSec, Linus Garin joined the Compliance team as a Security Consultant. He has been in the Compliance team for over a year now.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Information Science, Michigan State University
- Professional Certificate in Cyber Security, University of Michigan Nexus
- PCI Associate Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
- CMMC Registered Practitioner
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Led initiative to update CMMC, ISO, and NIST framework mappings
- Presented at BSides Cleveland 2022
- Helps clients out with their audits and assessments
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Linus has always had a fascination with computers and how to maximize their potential or break them in new and interesting ways. The most enjoyable aspect of his work is being able to use his security knowledge to help others.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
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…
TLS Encryption and Compliance
Transport Layer Security: the compliance checkbox that's harder to get right than it looks. In this blog, we cover the most common TLS misconfigurations and…
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