
Chris Traynor began working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in July 2022 as a Penetration Tester, where he is responsible for Pen Testing web apps, APIs, and networks. Chris has over 15 years of experience in Web/Mobile App development, QA Automation, and Penetration Testing. He is also a TA for SEC504, SEC542, & SEC560 with the SANS Institute where he is working on becoming an instructor. Chris is an active member of the GIAC Advisory Board, InfraGard, and The Open Organization Of Lockpickers (TOOOL). He thinks the best part of working at BHIS is being surrounded by some of the best minds in the industry (and getting paid to break stuff). When he’s not hard at work, Chris enjoys adventuring with his wife and daughter, exercising, and driving his Jeep.
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Intro to Offensive Tooling
OnlineThis hands-on course covers a variety of offensive tools, such as Nmap, Recon-ng, Metasploit, Proxychains, Responder, and many more. Through a series of practical labs, you will gain experience in using these tools to assess the security of systems and networks. In addition to learning how to use these tools effectively, you will also explore the ethical considerations surrounding offensive tooling, how to responsibly use these tools to protect sensitive information, and prevent cyber attacks.
Intro to Offensive Tooling
OnlineThis hands-on course covers a variety of offensive tools, such as Nmap, Recon-ng, Metasploit, Proxychains, Responder, and many more. Through a series of practical labs, you will gain experience in using these tools to assess the security of systems and networks. In addition to learning how to use these tools effectively, you will also explore the ethical considerations surrounding offensive tooling, how to responsibly use these tools to protect sensitive information, and prevent cyber attacks.