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.
Queen City Conference
TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's Queen City Conference!
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker - What are smart device security risks?
Hackers recently targeted fridges and freezers at grocery stores in Europe, which has people asking about the smart devices in their own homes. Advisory…
Leash Your LLM: Rolling Out Claude and Copilot Securely
Join our experts as they break down the essential security considerations for Claude Desktop and Microsoft Copilot and how to safely rollout desktop AI use in…
BSides Columbus 2026
Enroll in our pre-conference training and don't miss the keynote by Founder & CEO David Kennedy at BSides Columbus!
The Quiet Phase: Why Active Directory Group Enumeration Deserves Your Attention
Most teams watch the door; the window gets less attention. In this blog, we cover how auditing Active Directory group enumeration surfaces attacker…
News 5 Cleveland - Cleveland warns of scammers posing as city employees, demanding thousands
When a scam asks for far too much, that’s often how it gets caught. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins News 5 Cleveland to discuss the City of…
Three Flags and a Funeral: Are CTFs Dead?
Is AI the end of CTFs, or just their next evolution? AI is making its way into every corner of technology and CTFs are no exception, but what does this mean…
What is CUI? A Contractor’s Perspective
Three questions every government contractor should be able to answer about CUI—how to identify it, when to mark it, and how to handle it correctly. In this…
SAINTCON 2026
We're showing up as a proud sponsor at this year's SAINTCON, come find us at our booth!
Trimarc, 18 Months Later at TrustedSec
Eighteen months after Trimarc joined TrustedSec, the work speaks for itself. In this blog, we reflect on Trimarc’s integration into TrustedSec and what it…
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