EXPERIENCE
Prior to joining TrustedSec, Patrick performed penetration testing and security engineering for cloud security for multiple private companies and government organizations. Patrick has experience with securing and engineering cloud-native infrastructure to aid in meeting industry or regulation compliance requirements.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Master of Science: Information Assurance, University of Advanced Technology
- GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Patrick is passionate about assisting clients transition to cloud-first solutions in order to help improve security, aid in operations, and meet organizational and regulatory requirements. He achieves this by securing automation and infrastructure components in cloud and on-premises environments and by understanding how exploits function and occur.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Control Tower Pivoting Using the Default Role
Using AWS Control Tower to Prevent Pivoting Attacks on AWS Organizations and Control Tower.
Penetration Testing Your Cloud Environment
Discover how to validate cloud security with expert Paul Burkeland and team, exploring cloud attack surfaces, traditional vs. cloud penetration tests, and…
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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