Biography

I am a Cybersecurity Private Investigator, Cybersecurity Strategist, and Technical Ally. As an Enrolled Cherokee Nation Citizen and a staunch believer in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, my philosophy is built on the protection of both critical infrastructure and personal freedoms and civil liberties.

My career bridges the gap between deep hacker tradecraft and national security. I have deployed alongside U.S. Army commands in Iraq (2010) and Afghanistan (2012–2014) and conducted advanced security R&D with DARPA, ARL, and NRL.

Beyond the tactical environment, I am deeply rooted in the global community: I hold a 20-year tenure with FBI InfraGard as an SME, write and volunteer for 2600 Magazine, have spoken at HOPE, CCC, and DEFCON, and actively operate as an amateur radio operator (USA: K6ADS / Japan: JL1HHY).

Focusing on offensive security, defensive security, and strategic management, my goal is not to sell a service. I make my expertise available to allied organizations to help them outmaneuver persistent threats, reduce risk and best position themselves for the future.

Honors & Awards

*U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Challenge Winner 2010 – Best Grass Roots Effort
*Department of Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service USFOR-Afghanistan (OEF-A) 2014
http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/awards/cacs.html
*Certificate of Achievement or Appreciation from all units supported in Afghanistan (OEF-A) for each of the following U.S. Army Commands:
25th SIG BN, 550th Signal Company, 580th Signal Company, 16th
TIN Signal Company

Publications & Public Speaking Engagements

*DEFCON 25 — POCSAG Amateur Pager Network Aug 2017
*DEFCON 25 — Suitcase Repeater Build for UHF – 440mhz Aug 2017
*Landline Magazine – Don’t hack my V2V – Mar/Apr 2017
*The True Story – Die Hard 4; Discovery Channel UK – Jan 2013
*NextGov Magazine – Government Taps an Uneasy Alliance with Hackers – October 2010
*DDoS Mitigation & Hosting Online Communities at 26c3 Chaos Computer Congress in Berlin, Germany – Dec 2009

Professional Certifications

Core Security & Architecture
CISSP ((ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional) — Cert #434007

Offensive Security & Penetration Testing
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) — Cert #27462
CREST CRT (Registered Penetration Tester)

Department of Defense (DoD) & Tactical Operations
FDO (DoD Foreign Disclosure Officer)
IASO / IAO (Information Assurance Security Officer / Information Assurance Officer)
Defense Tooling: ACAS, HBSS, DLP

IT Service Management & Infrastructure
ITIL-F (IT Infrastructure Library Foundation) — Cert #GR750033659AS
CompTIA Server+ — Cert #RR24F8GBRPEQ194V

Foundational (Legacy) Certifications
MCP, MCSE, CCNA, C|EH, Network+, Security+