Instructors

Seth Misenar is a certified SANS instructor and also serves as lead consultant and founder of Jackson, Mississippi-based Context Security, which provides information security though leadership, independent research, and security training. Seth's background includes network and Web application penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, regulatory compliance efforts, security architecture design, and general security consulting. He has previously served as both physical and network security consultant for Fortune 100 companies as well as the HIPAA and information security officer for a state government agency.

Prior to becoming a security geek, Seth received a BS in philosophy from Millsaps College, where he was twice selected for a Ford Teaching Fellowship. Also, Seth is no stranger to certifications and thus far has achieved credentials which include, but are not limited to, the following: CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, GCWN, GCFA, and MCSE.

Beyond his security consulting practice, Seth is a regular instructor for SANS. He teaches numerous SANS classes, including SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style, SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, and SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking. Seth has also served as both an OnDemand Subject Matter Expert and a technical director for SANS OnDemand, the online course delivery arm of the SANS Institute.

Type	Course / Location	Date	Register
Training Event	MGT414: SANS +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam SANS Chicago 2013 Chicago, IL	Oct 28, 2013 - Nov 2, 2013
Training Event	SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style SANS Baltimore 2013 Baltimore, MD	Oct 14, 2013 - Oct 19, 2013
Training Event	SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2013 Washington, DC	Dec 12, 2013 - Dec 19, 2013
Simulcast	SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style Online	Dec 12, 2013 - Dec 17, 2013
Training Event	SEC502: Perimeter Protection In-Depth SANS Northern Virginia 2014 Reston, VA	Mar 17, 2014 - Mar 22, 2014
Training Event	SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling SANS San Diego 2013 San Diego, CA	Nov 18, 2013 - Nov 23, 2013
Training Event	SEC528: SANS Training Program for the CompTIA® Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification™ SEC528 SANS Training Program for the CompTIA; Advanced Security Practitioner Certification (CASP) Washington, DC	Mar 24, 2014 - Mar 28, 2014

*Course contents may vary depending upon location, see specific event description for details.