My name is Michael Hilken. I’m a cyber security guy hailing from Lehigh Valley, PA. Professionally, I’m a CyPhy Engineer at GRIMM Cyber, as well as a 1B4X1 (cyber warfare operator) in the PA Air National Guard. I keep myself busy working on my Master’s in Infosec Engineering at SANS Technology Institute while also being a husband and new dad.
This purpose of this blog is to:
- Encourage myself to pursue continuous learning in the form of security projects
- Document those projects and relevant thoughts here
- Maybe help out some passers-by while I’m doing it
Here are my professional credentials:
- B.P.S. Cyber Security, SANS Technology Institute
- M.S. Information Security Engineering, SANS Technology Institute (pursuing)
- Certifications: GCIA, GFACT, GISF, GSEC, GCIH, GPYC, GRID, GCSA, GMON, GSTRT, GDSA, CompTIA Security+
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