Kelly Albrink
About Kelly Albrink
Kelly Albrink serves as the Associate Vice President of Consulting at Bishop Fox, a position she has held since 2023. With a strong background in security consulting and a focus on red teaming and penetration testing, she has contributed significantly to the field through her work and presentations at various security events.
Work at Bishop Fox
Kelly Albrink has been serving as the Associate Vice President of Consulting at Bishop Fox since 2023. Prior to this role, she held several positions within the company, including Practice Director for Application Security from 2021 to 2023, and Senior Security Consultant from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Bishop Fox began in 2017 when she joined as a Security Analyst, later advancing to Senior Security Analyst from 2019 to 2020. Throughout her time at Bishop Fox, Albrink has focused on various aspects of cybersecurity, including red teaming and application penetration testing.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Albrink earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University, where she studied Literature and Japanese from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as red teaming, application penetration testing, and network penetration testing. Albrink holds multiple industry certifications, including CCNA CyberOps, GCIH, GSEC, OSCP, GWAPT, and Sec+. These qualifications enhance her professional capabilities and reflect her commitment to ongoing learning in the cybersecurity field.
Background
Before joining Bishop Fox, Kelly Albrink worked as the Gallery Director at S. Bernstein & Co. from 2009 to 2017 in San Francisco, California. This role provided her with diverse experiences that contributed to her professional development. Albrink's transition into cybersecurity began with her initial position as a Security Analyst at Bishop Fox, where she built a foundation in security practices that led to her subsequent roles within the organization.
Achievements
Kelly Albrink is an active participant in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions and has competed in the NetWars Tournament of Champions. She has presented at various Bay Area events, including Okta's inaugural security conference, Okta Rex, Day of Shecurity, and the DeadDrop San Francisco Meetup. Additionally, she received the SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy scholarship, which recognizes her dedication to advancing her skills in cybersecurity.
Community Involvement
Kelly Albrink volunteers with the local hackerspace, Noisebridge, where she organizes Infosec Lab Nights. In this capacity, she mentors aspiring penetration testers, fostering the growth of the cybersecurity community. Her involvement reflects her commitment to sharing knowledge and supporting the next generation of security professionals.