Ashley Knowles
Security AnalystAshley Knowles joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in Fall 2021. As a Security Analyst, Ashley’s role is to perform network (internal/external), social engineering, and cloud penetration tests, as well as participating in red team assessments. Since joining the infosec community in 2013, she has developed and taught hacking classes, worked as a security consultant, […]
Ashley Van Hoesen
Security AnalystAshley Van Hoesen is a Security Analyst and has been with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2021. She performs penetration testing assessments specifically external, internal, web app, and ICS, and has always wanted to work at BHIS since her internship with Security Weekly and working with John on Hack Naked TV. Prior to joining […]
Beau Bullock
Security AnalystBeau Bullock is a Senior Security Analyst and Penetration Tester and has been with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2014. Beau has a multitude of security certifications and maintains his extensive skills by routinely taking training, learning as much as he can from his peers, and researching topics that he lacks knowledge in. His […]
Ben Burkhart
Security AnalystBen Burkhart became a pentester of all things for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in September 2021 as an Information Security Analyst. Ben was drawn to BHIS because of their mission of knowledge sharing and mentoring. He is excited to work with such a talented and intelligent team and for the opportunity to help share […]
Brian Fehrman
Security AnalystBrian Fehrman has been with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a Security Researcher and Developer for Active Countermeasures since 2014, but his interest in security started when his family got their very first computer. Prior to his career, Brian spent eight and a half years as a full-time student, obtaining a BS in Computer […]
Bradley Konsela
Security AnalystBradley Konsela joined the Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) team as a Security Consultant in June of 2020 after being an R&D intern in the previous year. He has been in the IT industry for six years, with experiences including helpdesk administration, supercomputing cluster administration, and programming. Recently, Brad has become more involved in the […]
Brian King
Security AnalystBrian (BB) King began working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a Security Consultant in 2015. His IT career started with telephone technical support, transitioned to supporting software dev toolkits, and eventually leading a team focused on testing internal applications during corporate mergers. In 2008, he moved to information security, where he developed application […]
Corey Ham
Security AnalystCorey Ham is a Security Analyst and has been with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2021 performing adversary simulation, red teaming, infrastructure, and development. Prior to joining the BHIS team, Corey worked at Optiv, a large consulting firm. He loves John’s vision for the company and is inspired by how much innovation is encouraged throughout […]
Craig Vincent
Security AnalystCraig Vincent is a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester and has been with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since early 2018. He has a background in software development, red teaming, and systems engineering with a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Computer Security from Fairmont State University. When on an engagement, Craig has […]
Dale Hobbs
Security AnalystDale Hobbs started working with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a contractor in Sept 2020 and came on board as a full-time employee in April 2021 as a Security Analyst. Prior to BHIS, Dale was the Security Manager for a large North American Retail company. Dale wanted to work with the best and he […]
Daniel Pizarro
Security AnalystDaniel Pizarro is a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester at Black Hills Information Security (BHIS). Prior to joining the BHIS team, Daniel developed open-source security tools, worked as a penetration tester, participated in bug bounty programs, and also worked as a cybersecurity instructor. His duties at BHIS include internal infrastructure, web application, and external testing, […]
David Fletcher
Security AnalystDavid Fletcher has been working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst since 2015. He has spent most of his career working for the US Air Force and engaged in a variety of disciplines within the IT industry including boundary defense, web and application development, system administration, and offensive […]
Derek Banks
Security AnalystDerek Banks has been a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2014, but he has been a part of the IT industry for his entire career. Since graduating college with a BS in Computer Information Systems, Derek has explored many different Information Technology jobs, from working at a help […]
Ethan Robish
Security AnalystEthan Robish has worked with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2008 — first as an intern and then as a full-time Penetration Tester starting in 2012. In his current role as a Threat Hunter, Ethan is involved with customer engagement, research, working with Active Countermeasures’ AC-Hunter, as well as improving BHIS HTOC and SOC […]
Isaac Burton
Security AnalystIsaac Burton joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) officially as a Tester in the fall of 2021, following his internship with the company the previous year. Soon to be transitioning into the role of Web App Penetration Tester, Isaac’s current duties involve browser exploitation, C2, cloud security, and searching for attack vectors in modern web technologies. Before […]
Joff Thyer
Security AnalystJoff Thyer has been a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2013. He has an associate in Computer Science, a B.S. in Mathematics, and an M.S. in Computer Science, as well as several certifications (listed below). The best part of a penetration test for Joff is developing sophisticated malware […]
John Strand
Owner & Security AnalystJohn Strand has both consulted and taught hundreds of organizations in the areas of security, regulatory compliance, and penetration testing. He is a coveted speaker and much loved SANS teacher. John is a contributor to the industry-shaping Penetration Testing Execution Standard and 20 Critical Controls frameworks. Pay-What-You-Can Training Courses: SOC Core Skills Getting Started in […]
Jordan Drysdale
Sys Admin / Security AnalystJordan Drysdale has been with the Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) family since December 2015. He is a Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, and a member of the systems administration team. Jordan came to BHIS with a strong background, including many years in networking tech support and engineering for HP, UNi, and Managed Services — he […]
Justin Angel
Security AnalystJustin Angel graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security and Assurance and has gained years of consulting experience while acting as a Penetration Tester for clients across various industries. He enjoys coding, enhancing his technical capabilities, and going to the gym to lift heavy things (only to set them down […]
Kayla Mackiewicz
Security AnalystKayla Mackiewicz joined the team at Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in 2018 as a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. She developed her passion for ethical hacking while studying Computer Information Systems at the University of New Hampshire and has been working in the security industry ever since. Kayla loves how unique each penetration test […]
Kent Ickler
Sys Admin / Security AnalystKent Ickler has been a Penetration Tester, Security Analyst, and Systems Administrator for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2017. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management and a Master’s in Business Management. Kent’s education and management background allow him to be realistic and practical when aiding customers with evaluating risk on their […]
Kevin Klingbile
Security AnalystKevin Klingbile has been working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst since 2020. Previously, Kevin spent most of his career performing both red and blue team roles in the energy utilities sector. Kevin is a contributor to the IT security community as an advisor on the CIS top […]
Kyle Avery
Security AnalystKyle Avery started with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as an intern in October 2020 and was hired on as a full-time Penetration Tester in December 2020. When he is not on a test, he enjoys working on different R&D projects. Kyle says that he had always dreamed of working for BHIS because of community […]
Luke Baggett
Security AnalystLuke Baggett joined the Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) team in 2020 as a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. Before joining BHIS, Luke worked in various roles performing tasks such as network security monitoring and systems administration. Luke holds a BS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and multiple certifications from the […]
Melissa Bruno
Security AnalystMelissa Bruno began working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a Security Analyst in March of 2017. Her focus is on penetration tests for web applications, external networks, and internal networks. Prior to joining BHIS, she worked on securing systems and programming security tools as a Security Engineer. She describes testing at BHIS as […]
Michael Allen
Security AnalystMichael Allen has been a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2019. Michael has been able to turn “doing things he’s not supposed to do and going places where he’s not supposed to be,” into an impactful career. He has a multitude of infosec certifications (see below). His hacker […]
Ralph May
Security AnalystRalph May is a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester at Black Hills Information Security (BHIS). Before joining BHIS, Ralph spent five years delivering penetration tests on a wide range of security assessments including physical, wireless, network, social engineering, and full simulation red teams. Ralph is a US Army veteran previously working with the United States […]
Rick Wisser
Security AnalystRick Wisser has been with the Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) team since 2015. He is a Penetration Tester, Security Analyst, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and a SANS NetWars Level 5 certificate holder. Rick has an associate degree in Electronic Technology and Computer Networking as well as a BS in Electrical Engineering. Certifications: GCIH: […]
Sally Vandeven
Security AnalystSally Vandeven has been a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2015. She also currently works as a faculty research advisor for the SANS Technology Institute graduate program. Prior to joining the team at BHIS, Sally worked as an application developer, Linux system administrator, and a mom (which she […]
Samuel Carroll
Software EngineerSamuel Carroll began working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in 2016 as an intern and joined the staff as a Software Engineer and Threat Hunter full-time in August 2018. He works with the systems teams on internal projects as well as clients on threat hunts to find misconfigurations, violations, and malicious activity. Having lots […]
Stephan Borosh
Security AnalystStephan Borosh is a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester/Red Team Operator and has been with Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) since 2021. Prior to joining BHIS, Steve had been working as a security consultant, instructor, and presenter since 2014. Steve chose the BHIS team because of the great teaching opportunities in the community and he […]
Tim Fowler
Security AnalystTim Fowler joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in September 2021 as a Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. He previously worked for multiple financial institutions in roles such as Cyber Security Research Scientist, Manager of Cyber Range Operations, and Security Engineering, as well as spending years working as a third-party security consultant conducting penetration tests. […]
Troy Wojewoda
Security AnalystTroy Wojewoda is a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester at Black Hills Information Security (BHIS). Prior to joining BHIS, Troy has held roles in application and system administration, host and network intrusion detection, wireless security, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, threat hunting, and incident response. In addition to earning several professional certifications, Troy has a […]