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Ross Bergman

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About Ross Bergman

Ross Bergman has more than 30 years' experience as an Information Technology and Security Professional in both leadership and hands-on roles in several industries including: healthcare, manufacturing, education, and SaaS. He is a SANS Principal Instructor and the Lead Author for SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials – Enterprise Defender, and also teaches SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud. Ross earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an advanced degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Ross has earned numerous Information Security certifications including the GX-CS, GREM, GCED, GSEC, and GCLD from GIAC and the CISSP from ISC2.

Student Reviews

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    The instructor was super knowledgeable about the topics in the course and did an excellent job at explaining even the most complicated concepts. Great instructor for an intro course! I would 100% recommend this course to others, especially with Ross. All the concepts are explained so well and reinforced with the labs.
    Meghana BhatiaDell
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    Ross Bergman is engaging, concise, and very willing to help with any issues.
    Aaron AchGood Harbor Security Risk Management
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    I am amazed at the energy and enthusiasm that Ross was able to keep all week! His explanations were excellent, and his patience for answering questions and reviewing materials was extraordinary. A really good job!
    Michael PendergrassCisco
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