EXPERIENCE
Lou has obtained several years of experience in information security roles by doing a variety of different tasks on both offense and defense including detection and monitoring, vulnerability management, and internal network and web application penetration testing. He initially spent three and a half years as a software developer before transitioning into an information security role.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science: Computer Science, The University of Akron
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
- eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT)
- GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
- Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)
PASSION FOR SECURITY
For as long as Lou can remember, he has been fascinated with computers, and from a young age began tinkering with them and learning how to program. He has always had a drive to understand how things really work and what makes them tick. After learning that one can make a computer do things it wasn’t intended to do, he was hooked. This mindset, along with growing up watching movies like The Matrix and Hackers, fueled his interest in security and an endless pursuit of knowledge and continuous learning.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Ask Me Anything: Pen Testing from a Hacker's Perspective
Join seasoned experts Adam Compton, Lou Scicchitano, and Justin Elze for an interactive discussion on penetration testing, covering real-world insights, best…
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…
Holy Shuck! Weaponizing NTLM Hashes as a Wordlist
Password reuse is common in Active Directory (AD). From an attacker’s perspective, it is a reliable path to lateral movement or privilege escalation. Most IT…
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