Richard Rogerson
CEO, Founder @Packetlabs
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WORK HISTORY
CEO, Founder @Packetlabs
Toronto, ON, CA
Set the vision and strategy for a 50‑plus‑person offensive‑security firm trusted by SaaS, healthcare, finance, and critical‑infrastructure clients across North America- Built and lead an OSCP‑minimum delivery team that executes penetration tests and red‑team exercises each year including: web, mobile, cloud + on prem, OT, and IoT environments- Drive innovation, launching continuous PTaaS, purple‑team, and application‑security offerings that move clients from point‑in‑time tests to 24×7 resilience- Represent the industry on the CREST Americas Council and co‑chair the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Cyber Security Council, translating front‑line insights into national policy and global testing standards- Remain technically hands‑on, overseeing complex engagements, validating methodologies against NIST/CIS baselines, and ensuring every Packetlabs report exceeds the highest standards.
EDUCATION
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SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking
Radware Training
Radware Certified Security Specialist (RCSS)
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SEC760: Advanced Exploit Development for Penetration Testers
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SEC642: Advanced Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Seneca Polytechnic
Computer Systems Technology, Information Security
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AUD507: Auditing & Monitoring Networks, Perimeters & Systems
Global Knowledge
CompTIA Security+
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FOR610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques
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SEC575: Mobile Device Security and Ethical Hacking
Offensive Security
Cracking the Perimeter
Microsoft Workshop
Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Certificate Services
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SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
ABOUT RICHARD ROGERSON
You’re trusted to keep a business breach‑free, but attackers evolve faster than budget cycles. I’ve been in your shoes, tasked with proving security works while juggling compliance, board pressure, and ever‑changing tech stacks.That’s why I founded Packetlabs, a North American penetration testing company built on one promise: turn uncertainty into unshakable proof. Our CREST‑accredited, 95 % manual tests uncover the chained exploits scanners miss, then map a three‑step plan any team can act on- Scope the real threat to your network, cloud, and applications- Simulate live adversaries using elite, OSCP‑certified testers- Fix fast with board‑ready guidance that satisfies auditors, regulators, and cyber‑insurers alike.The result? Clients across North America have slashed dwell time, secured cyber‑insurance renewals, and, so far, kept every Packetlabs‑found vulnerability from becoming tomorrow’s headline.If you need a clear path from “Are we safe?” to “Show the board we’re secure,” let’s connect.
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