Pierre Lidome

Pierre’s career began after earning a Bachelor Of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston. He has since expanded his expertise with multiple industry certifications, including GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Pierre is also a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, which has been designated an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and is a multi-year winner of the National Cyber League competition.

In addition to his academic contributions, Pierre is a member of the GIAC Advisory Board and has been a guest lecturer at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. “I believe that teaching is more than sharing knowledge—it’s about empowering people to think critically, adapt quickly, and stay ahead of threats, especially as cloud technologies evolve.”

Pierre is driven by a passion for training the next generation of cyber hunters, ensuring they are prepared for the challenges of real-world incident response and digital forensics. “Every class I teach is designed to mirror the complexities of the real world, blending hands-on exercises with the latest developments in cloud security. Cyber defense is a moving target, which is why I dedicate myself to continuous research in cloud security. That way, my students leave with the skills—and mindset—to adapt.”

Outside of cybersecurity, Pierre enjoys cattle ranching and stock trading. He brings the same dedication and enthusiasm to his personal interests as he does to defending organizations against cyber threats.

Qualifications Summary

• Cyber Investigations Practice Principal at a major energy company
• SANS Certified Instructor and co-author of SANS FOR509: Enterprise Cloud Forensics and Incident Response
• SANS Technology Institute (STI) faculty
• Certifications: GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI); GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA); GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR); Certified Computer Examiner (CCE); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• GIAC Advisory Board Member: Contributes to the GIAC community and certification standards
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Houston
• Lectured on digital forensics and cyber investigations at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Wrote “Trade Secret Litigation” — focused on digital evidence in intellectual property disputes