Cybersecurity Career Journeys: From the SANS Experts

Karen Wetzel is Lead of the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. In this role, she sets strategy for and leads efforts around the development, improvement, and application of the in support of an integrated ecosystem of cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.

Nik Alleyne has over 20 years of experience in information technology and security. He specializes in Network Forensics and SOC Operations, teaching both SEC503 and SEC504.

Ed is the founder of the SANS Penetration Testing Curriculum and Counter Hack; leads the team that builds NetWars, Holiday Hack, and CyberCity; and is President of the SANS Technology Institute.

Matt Edmondson has revolutionized open-source intelligence by operationalizing OSINT for federal law enforcement and Fortune 100 firms, spearheading dark web investigations that contributed to major cybercrime takedowns like Genesis Market.

Nick has developed advanced detection frameworks and leading SOC resilience strategies across diverse industries. His leadership at Scarlet Dragonfly and contributions to global security standards have fortified defenses against evolving threats.

My-Ngoc Nguyen is the CEO/Principal Consultant for Secured IT Solutions. She brings 25 years of experience in information systems and technology, with over 20 years focused on cyber security for both the government and commercial sectors.