EXPERIENCE
Shane has been working in computer technology and information security for over 20 years. Some of his recent work includes performing specialized incident analysis on the latest cybercrime activities, producing actionable threat intelligence.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- BA, Business and E-Commerce, University of Phoenix
- MS, Digital Forensics, University of Central Florida
- Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Tampa Bay Chapter of (ISC)²
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Author, Android Malware and Analysis – 2014
- BSides Tampa Presentation – Android Malware and Analysis – 2015
- BSides Tampa Presentation – NFC Your Smart Phone’s Best Friend or Worst Nightmare – 2017
- Video Course – Metasploit Unleashed – 2020
- BSides Tampa Presentation – IOT Insecurities – 2022
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Shane continually shares his industry knowledge through publications and public presentations. Additionally, he is a part-time adjunct professor at the University of South Florida, teaching classes such as Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Adding Value to a Traditional Penetration Test
Leaders from TrustedSec's Advisory, Remediation, and Incident Response teams discuss how to optimize penetration testing, revealing common security challenges,…
Prefetch: The Little Snitch That Tells on You
Investigators can use prefetch file contents to identify malicious directory paths, binaries, and data files, aiding in exfiltration and malware analysis.
ESXiArgs: What you need to know and how to protect your data
Vulnerable ESXi servers are at risk from the ESXiArgs ransomware campaign; patch or upgrade immediately to prevent data loss.
Back to Basics: The TrustedSec Guide to Strong Cyber Hygiene—Part 2
In the first Back to Basics blog we discussed cyber hygiene and some fundamental security practices one can take to quickly assess their current cybersecurity…
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…
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