Instructors

By day, Matt performs technical duties for the U.S. government and has extensive experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital forensics including conducting numerous examinations and testifying as an expert witness on multiple occasions. 

By night, he is a Principal at Argelius Labs, where he performs security assessments and consulting work.

A recognized expert in his field with a knack for communicating complicated technical issues to non-technical personnel, Matt routinely provides cybersecurity instruction to individuals from the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Interior, as well as other agencies, and has spoken frequently at information security conferences and meetings. 

"I think the thing I love most about teaching the SEC504 for SANS is that it allows me to geek out about both offensive tactics and digital forensics." says Matt. "To be able to cover things like exploit development and memory forensics in the same class is amazing."

Get to Know Matt Edmondson:

• Matt holds 11 GIAC certifications including the GREM, GCFA, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, GMOB and GCIA
• Member of the SANS Advisory Board
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
• Blog post on cracking password protected files
• Blog post on ghostwriting for antivirus evasion

Here is What Students Say About Matt Edmondson:

"I''ve taken a few courses that taught cryptosystems. This was the best explanation and most easily understood presentation." - Justin Givhan, FBI

II especially enjoyed how Matt included his personal experiences to reinforce the course content." - Dan McClain, Regions Financial Corp.