SANS NewsBites Editorial Board

Brian Honan is an independent security consultant based in Dublin, Ireland.

David Hoelzer has fundamentally advanced cybersecurity by pioneering the GIAC Security Expert (GSE) certification, leading AI-driven threat detection initiatives, and developing MAVIS, an open-source ML tool enhancing code review processes.

Dr. Johannes Ullrich is the Dean of Research for SANS Technology Institute, a SANS Faculty Fellow, and founder of the Internet Storm Center (DShield.org) which provides a free analysis and warning service to thousands of Internet users and organizations.

Ed is the founder of the SANS Penetration Testing Curriculum and Counter Hack; leads the team that builds NetWars, Holiday Hack, and CyberCity; and is President of the SANS Technology Institute.

Jake runs a successful Infosec consultancy. He's been involved in high-profile public sector cases, including the malware analysis for the 2015 cyber-attack on the Ukraine power grid. He's also a regular speaker at industry conferences.

John Pescatore has been the Director of Emerging Security Trends at SANS Institute since 2013. Before that, he worked in computer and network security for organizations like the NSA, U.S. Secret Service, and Gartner, Inc.

Lance revolutionized cyber defense by founding the Honeynet Project. At SANS, he has empowered over 350 organizations worldwide to build resilient security cultures, transforming human risk management into a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity.

Lee Neely is a SANS course contributor and instructor has nearly 30 years experience in IT and security. His experience ranges from system integration and quality testing to system and security architecture.

Mark Weatherford is the VP of AI Policy and Standards at Gretel where he is responsible for leading strategic initiatives to influence public policy, engage with stakeholders, and advocate for standards that ensure the quality and ethical development of synthetic data.

Rob T. Lee is Chief of Research and Chief AI Officer at SANS Institute, where he leads research, mentors faculty, and helps cybersecurity teams and executive leaders prepare for AI and emerging threats.

Tom Liston is member of the Cyber Network Defense team at UAE-based Dark Matter. He is a Handler for the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center and co-author of the book 'Counter Hack Reloaded.'

Stephen Northcutt founded the GIAC certification program, served as the founding president of the SANS Technology Institute, and authored several SANS Security Management courses.

A pioneer in cybersecurity, William Hugh Murray joined IBM Research as a programmer in 1956, where he worked on the first 704 and first 650 Tape System. He was inducted into National Cyber Security Hall of Fame in 2016.