SANS Instructors

Simon Vernon is the Head of Research and Development for SANS Institute and a SANS Certified Instructor for SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials.

As a security consultant, Christian conducts penetration testing assessments across vast industries. He exploits vulnerabilities and develops solutions to secure the enterprise networks, applications, mobile devices, and data of his clients.

With FOR577, Taz has authored the first course to systematize threat hunting on Linux systems. His operational leadership—from military intelligence to heading a FTSE100 CSIRT—has fortified global cyber defense capabilities across sectors.

Steven is Chief Security Officer and cofounder of Halborn, a cybersecurity organization specializing in blockchain companies. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, Steven is an industry expert, trainer and technical leader in penetration testing, web application and cloud security, and infrastructure security.

Shintaro is a seasoned security professional specializing in incident handling and information security planning. He serves as a Senior Expert in the Cybersecurity Division at JCOM Co., Ltd., which is the largest cable television operator in Japan.

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Tyler Webb contributes specialized expertise in ICS penetration testing methodologies, focusing on practical techniques that protect operational integrity while identifying critical vulnerabilities.

Don C. Weber brings 20+ years of ICS security experience to SANS. As Principal Consultant at Cutaway Security, he specializes in penetration assessment, architecture review, and security assessment across financial, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Lee is a Principal for the Forensics Practice at Charles River Associates. He has covered a wide array of situations during his time as a forensic investigator, including child abuse, intellectual property theft, attempted murder, and much more.

Brad Wilkerson is an Assistant Professor in Information Assurance at Eastern Michigan University and a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with OpTech, a technology consulting and business solutions firm based in Michigan.

In his 20+ years of experience, Mark Williams has worked in public and private sectors in the Americas, Canada, and Europe in the fields of security, compliance, and management.

With a trident of expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Computer Science, and Cloud Environments, Terrence approaches classes with the resounding belief that if people are not making those around them better, then what are they doing?