Joff Thyer

About Joff Thyer

Skills in translating security and operational needs in sizable diverse computing environments into effective network security architecture solutions. Effective technical leadership skills for small talented engineering groups. Information security researcher, consultant, developer, and penetration tester. Software/malware developer in support of penetration testing needs in multiple programming languages including C/C++, C#, Golang, and Python. Member of the IANS Faculty.Specialties: Network security needs analysis/architecture, security consulting, Windows internals, Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, public speaking, research and development.GIAC Certifications: GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN

Experience

1. Course Instructor and Author

   Antisyphon Training

   Jan 2021 — Present · US

   Author of several courses including “Regular Expressions, Your New Lifestyle”, “Python for Cyber Security Professionals”, and “AI for Cyber Security Professionals”. Teaching authored courses both in a 4-hour workshop, and 2-day course format.

Education

• University of South Australia

  Associate Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Science

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  B.Sc, Mathematics

  1990 — 1992

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  M.Sc., Computer Science

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Cisco Technologies
• Intrusion Detection
• Information Security
• Firewalls
• Security Architecture Design
• Ips
• Asa
• Networking
• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Penetration Testing
• Security
• Cisco Ios
• Troubleshooting
• Cisco Security
• Switches
• Network Security
• System Administration
• Information Technology
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Linux