SANS Instructors

Joshua Barone has over 10 years of experience as a software developer, specializing in security design and development. He has been developing software for over 20 years, with a focus on simple and secure code.

Alexandre Becholey has been a driving force in offensive cybersecurity since 2013, applying his expertise in exploit development, reverse engineering, and iOS penetration testing across diverse industries.

Jeroen’s co-authorship of OWASP's MSTG and MASVS standards, along with his pivotal role in the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium, has redefined mobile app security and inspired the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

Dario Beniamini is CEO and Co-Founder of Intellexia Sris and a Senior Solutions Consultant at NUIX and an instructor of SEC497 Practical Open-Source Intelligence.

After a malicious attack in his lab, Ross pivoted from neuroscience to cybersecurity, driven by a passion for safeguarding digital assets. He has dedicated over three decades to fortifying enterprise defenses and mentoring future cyber leaders.

David has 20+ years of experience in the information security field, primarily in incident detection and response, threat hunting, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. He is the creator the Pyramid of Pain and the Threat Hunting Maturity Model.

Doc Blackburn has IT experience spanning four decades in application and software design and administration, server and network administration, cloud services, and website development, along with security and compliance management.

Serge brings extensive technical expertise as founder/CEO of SpyderSec and President of Denver's OWASP chapter. With over 15 years' frontline experience, Borso delivers practical, implementable AWS security insights valued by global organizations.

Mark Bristow was born to work in information security as he found his first bug in an ICS system at the age of 10. As a teen, he had a passion for technology and spent a lot of time exploring the possibilities of his computer and the nascent internet.

Matt Bromiley is a Lead Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie and SANS Certified Instructor. He serves as a GIAC Advisory Board member, a SME for the SANS Security Awareness, and a technical writer for the SANS Analyst Program.

Rebekah Brown has been instrumental in advancing cyber threat intelligence, serving as a network warfare analyst at the NSA, Operations Chief of a U.S. Marine Corps cyber unit, and training lead at U.S. Cyber Command.

A native of Puerto Rico, Carlos began his career with the West Palm Beach Police Department in Florida, first as a police officer and eventually as a digital forensics detective, examiner, and instructor specializing in computer crime investigations.