Chris Hernandez
About Chris Hernandez
Chris Hernandez is the Senior Manager of Information Security at Code42, where he leads the security operations team and develops internal security programs. He has extensive experience in information security, having held various roles at organizations such as Target, Coalfire Federal, and Geek Squad.
Work at Code42
Chris Hernandez currently serves as the Senior Manager of Information Security at Code42, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the Security Operations team, which encompasses Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Red Team, and Penetration Testing programs. His responsibilities include developing and expanding Code42's internal Blue Team, Red Team, and Penetration Testing initiatives. His team also provides penetration testing services aimed at securing the code developed within the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
Previous Experience at Target
Prior to his current role, Chris Hernandez worked at Target in various capacities. He served as the Senior Red Team Engineer for 11 months in 2015 and then as the Red Team Lead from 2015 to 2017. His experience at Target contributed to his expertise in security operations and adversary emulation.
Background in Penetration Testing
Chris Hernandez has a solid background in penetration testing and red teaming. He worked at Coalfire Federal as a Penetration Tester/Red Teamer in the Adaptive Threat Division from 2013 to 2015. His experience in this field has been instrumental in shaping his approach to security operations and threat detection.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hernandez studied at California State University-Sacramento, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Career and Technical Studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2015. He also attended Monterey Peninsula College, focusing on Management Information Systems. His educational background supports his extensive experience in information security and technology.
Contributions to the Security Community
Chris Hernandez actively shares his security research with the broader security community through his research blog, www.redblue42.com. This platform allows him to disseminate knowledge and insights related to information security, contributing to the ongoing dialogue in the field.