EXPERIENCE
Travis Kaun began his Information Security career-building by managing firewalls and intrusion detection systems with a managed security services provider. After time spent on the defensive side in the corporate world, Travis put on an offensive cap for a consulting role and hasn’t looked back.
Travis is a proud member of the Targeted Operations team, focusing on gaining a foothold and expanding to a large compromise while hunting for the ‘crown jewels’ and other client objectives.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, Herzing College
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Travis has contributed to open source projects and has spoken at various security conferences. Additionally, Travis co-hosts a regional InfoSec group, MadSec.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
The Curious Case of the Password Database
TrustedSec reveals vulnerabilities in ManageEngine's Password Manager Pro, demonstrating how attackers can recover encrypted data, highlighting the importance…
Pwnton Pack: An Unlicensed 802.11 Particle Accelerator
Unleash the Power of Wi-Fi Bustin' with the Pwnton Pack, a cutting-edge wireless assessment tool featuring integrated devices and a proprietary micro…
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.
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…
Security Noise - Hacker Family Feud
Our security experts compete to see which team can guess the most popular answers to cybersecurity industry questions on this episode of the TrustedSec…
Research on Windows Accessibility: Narrator.exe
Join us for our next Discord Livestream "Research on Windows Accessibility: Narrator.exe" on December 4 at 11:00AM ET! During this exclusive session, Principal…
What is a TrustedSec Program Maturity Assessment (PMA)?
The TrustedSec PMA is a tactical approach to evaluating the components, efficiency, and overall maturity of an organization’s Information Security…
NIST CSF 2.0 - From Compliance to Confidence
During our next webinar, our experts will cover the latest evolution of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF),…
KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco - Too good to be true? Cyber Monday Warning
Protect your purchases this Cyber Monday! Director of Advisory Services Chris Camejo speaks with KTVU Fox 2 to share essential tips on how to safeguard your…
Schwab Network | Morning Movers - Zscaler (ZS) Earnings Preview and Cybersecurity Outlook
Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins Morning Movers to preview Zscaler (ZS) earnings and discuss the overall cybersecurity software space. He…
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