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Hey everyone! My name is Heath, but you may know me as "The Cyber Mentor™ ". I'm currently working in the cybersecurity realm as a business owner and penetration tester, performing security testing ranging from network penetration and web application assessments to social engineering and physical engagements. I've created my social media presence because 1) I've always had a passion for teaching and 2) the cybersecurity field is growing in demand faster than it can fill jobs. My goal is to be a mentor for those with any sort of interest in cybersecurity and help grow our community in the process. If you're interested, you can read more about my journey into cybersecurity here.

When I'm not hacking or teaching, I'm also busy being a husband to my wonderful wife. We currently parent a ridiculous amount of animals, which you can often catch on the live stream! I also enjoy video games (mainly Overwatch and anything Vive at the moment), playing the guitar, running, dressing up in the occasional suit, watching sports, and watching stand-up comedy.

I hope you enjoy my teaching!

Certifications

eLearnSecurity Certified Penetration Tester eXtreme (eCPTX)
eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CompTIA Pentest+, Linux+, Security+, Network+, and A+

Projects & Talks

TCM Security (www.tcm-sec.com) - Owner of TCM Security, a cybersecurity company focused on performing penetration testing, ethical hacking, compliance testing, red teaming, and training.
VetSec (www.veteransec.com) / Blog - Co-Founder of a non-profit initiative for current and former military members looking to transition into cyber security. We offer mentorship and guidance along with free training videos, mock interviews, job assistance, and blog material. I encourage any military veteran reading this to check it out and come chat with us in our Slack!
INE (www.ine.com) - Currently the instructor for the Offensive Security Certified Professional Prep Course.
Panelist, BSides Greenville (March 2019) - Pentest Firing Squad
Speaker, CarolinaCon (April 2019) - "Much Ado About Stuffing" (Watch on YouTube)
Speaker, BSides Charlotte (September 2019) - "The Top 5 Ways I Owned Your Internal Network"
Speaker, BSides RDU (October 2019) - "The Top 5 Ways I Owned Your Internal Network"
Speaker, Wild West Hackin' Fest (October 2019) - "What I've Learned After a Year as a Cybersecurity Mentor"
Speaker, BSides Charleston (November 2019) - "The Top 5 Ways I Owned Your Internal Network"