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Shane Harsch is an information security professional with over 25 years of experience ranging from military to manufacturing to security consulting and professional services. He has managed and architected SOCs for the military and managed service providers. Shane is a commissioned officer in the US Army with an MBA. He also maintains the following certifications: intrusion analyst (GCIA), incident handling (GCIH), enterprise defense (GCED), and information security (CISSP).
Shane is currently a Senior Solution Success Manager with RSA. His soft skills are founded in theater, music, and foreign languages, all cultivated while living in Germany. Additionally, Shane spent 12 years in the US Army, receiving a commission and attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, experience which has served him well as a leader, mentor, and team member. He is a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and multiple winner of the National Cyber League competition. Shane enjoys skiing, fiction of all kinds, and is an active designer and writer in the tabletop gaming industry.
Shane's expertise was evident throughout the course. His passion for the subject was contagious, fostering an inspiring and motivating learning environment.
Shane was awesome, definitely lucky to have an instructor as enthusiastic as he is.
[Shane] has been phenomenal the entire course. I would like Mr. Harsch to teach EVERY SANS course.