Jason is currently the Principal Enterprise Security Architect at Tesco. He began his technology career in 1999, working in IT Operations and Infrastructure roles before transitioning to Cyber Security in 2014. Throughout his career, he has earned over 35 professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, NetApp, and The Chartered Institute for IT. Specifically in security, he holds certifications including CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GPEN, GCFA, GWAPT, GPCS, and GCLD. Jason is an instructor for SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials.
He started his journey with SANS in 2015 when he attended the SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling course, instructed by Steve Armstrong. He was impressed by the instructors' expertise, the quality of the course content, and the vibrant atmosphere of the in-person events. This experience underscored SANS as a global leader in cybersecurity training and inspired him to become an educator to support future defenders in their cybersecurity journeys.
