EXPERIENCE
Nick Doerner is a security consultant with over seven years of experience in penetration testing and social engineering. This experience has allowed Nick to work with a number of organizations in the medical and financial sectors to help secure their networks against malicious threats.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Associate of Science: Computer Forensic Sciences, Onondaga Community College
- Bachelor of Science: Cybersecurity, Utica University
- Master of Science: Cybersecurity, Utica University
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
Nick is a Red Team member for CNY Hackathon, a small hacking challenge oriented towards student education in central New York. He is also a Red Team member for the C2Games national cybersecurity competition. Nick has spoken at different conferences such as Layer8Con and BSidesRoc.
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Nick’s passion for security stems from bypassing security features on his high school’s network. He has always had a passion for learning new tools and techniques while trying to think like the bad guys. His number one objective is to aid in the overall security of his clients.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Major Conference Roundup: Perspectives from Defcon, RSA, Black Hat, Gartner, and more!
The 2022 conference schedule ramped up in the second half of the year, and as you might expect, TrustedSec both attended and spoke at many of them. Within our…
2022 Major Conference Roundup: Identifying Trends for 2023
Join TrustedSec panelists David Kennedy, Founder & Chief Hacking Officer; Alex Hamerstone, Advisory Solutions Director; and Nick Doerner, Penetration Testing…
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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