I hunt for evil inside networks. My dad built our first computer by dumpster diving in the early 90s — I learned to spell "windows" in MS-DOS before I could spell most other words. I've spent 8+ years doing detection engineering, threat hunting, and cyber threat intelligence in financial-sector environments, and I teach CTI to anyone who'll sit still long enough to listen.
Career History
Conference Talks
How AI can boost the full detection lifecycle — from hypothesis to tuning.
Probably the best talk of the whole conference (their words, not mine).
Visualizing threats, logging gaps, and detection coverage using free tools.
Training Courses
8-hour course. Frameworks, processes, and the logic behind CTI — not just tools. Includes 6-month Cyber Range access and certificate of completion.
Extended 2-day format. Same foundational content with deeper dives and more hands-on exercises. Ideal for teams or anyone wanting more lab time.
Podcast Appearances
| Episode | Show | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The History of Wade Wells | Hacker History Podcast | 2024 | Listen → |
| CTI & Detection Engineering (#124) | Cybersecurity Defenders / SecuritySenses | 2024 | Watch → |
| Innovative Deception Strategies for Blue Teams (Black Hat Edition) | Team Cymru Podcast | 2024 | Listen → |
| Simply Defensive Podcast | Simply Defensive (co-host) | Ongoing | Listen → |
| Talkin' About Infosec News | Black Hills Information Security (regular contributor) | Ongoing | Listen → |
Video Appearances
| Title | Channel / Event | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Career Secrets: Landing Big Roles & Leveling Up Your Skills | YouTube | 2025 | Watch → |
| Decoding Detection As Code (S1: E2) | YouTube | 2024 | Watch → |
| Defender Fridays — June 2024 | YouTube | 2024 | Watch → |
| Cyber Threat Intel 🔥 Fireside with Wade Wells | YouTube | 2024 | Watch → |
| Threat Models, Landscape, and Profiles OH MY | YouTube | 2024 | Watch → |
| Getting Started with CTI | YouTube | 2023 | Watch → |
| Triad of Success: Education, Experience, and Networking | Antisyphon Anti-Cast | 2022– | Watch → |
| Breaking Into Cybersecurity | YouTube | 2022 | Watch → |
| Mapping and Testing Your Network to ATT&CK with Free Tools | YouTube | 2022 | Watch → |
| Mapping Your Network to MITRE ATT&CK | GrimmCon | 2020 | Watch → |
Published Works
Co-authored with Dieter Smith, Blake Regan, and Matthew Thomas.
Co-authored chapter in the second edition of the community security reference guide.
Certifications
Education
| Degree | Institution |
|---|---|
| M.S. Cybersecurity | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| B.S. Cybersecurity | Georgia Institute of Technology |