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 – The Hacker Quarterly 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.

Operational Integrity & Source Protection Bridging the gap between the national security apparatus and the deep technical underground requires an unbreakable commitment to privacy. The same uncompromising ethical standards and absolute discretion required to maintain high-level security clearances are applied to every relationship. By enforcing strict compartmentalization and never compromising a source, I maintain the rare, reciprocal trust necessary to navigate and gather intelligence across vastly disparate, highly sensitive environments.

Honors & Awards

*U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Challenge Winner 2010 – Best Grass Roots Effort
*Department of Army Commander’s Award for Public Service Medal USFOR-Afghanistan (OEF-A) 2014
*Recognized with Certificates of Achievement and Appreciation across all supported U.S. Army Commands during (OEF-A), including: 160th SIG BG, 25th SIG BN, 550th Signal Company, 580th Signal Company, 16th TIN Signal Company

Publications & Public Speaking Engagements

*Hack Space Con — Hunting Hackers May 2025
*DEFCON 25 — POCSAG Amateur Pager Network Aug 2017
*DEFCON 25 — Suitcase Repeater Build for UHF 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
CompTIA Server+ — Cert #RR24F8GBRPEQ194V

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

Department of Defense (DoD) & Cyber Operations
FDO (DoD Foreign Disclosure Officer)
ISSM / ISSO / IASO / IAO (Information Systems Security Manager/ Officer / Information Assurance Officer)

IT Service Management
ITIL-F (IT Infrastructure Library Foundation) — Cert #GR750033659AS

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

Contact Information
Office: 848 N. Rainbow Blvd. #950 Las Vegas NV. 89107
Email: andrew.strutt@protonmail.com
Phone: +1 702-514-0650
Signal: andrew_strutt.01