Austin Tippett
About Austin Tippett
Austin Tippett is a Cyber Threat Hunter with a strong educational background in cybersecurity, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He possesses certifications including CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, and has experience working with various cybersecurity tools and technologies.
Work at IronNet Cybersecurity
Austin Tippett has been employed at IronNet Cybersecurity as a Cyber Threat Hunter since 2020. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating cyber threats using advanced analytical techniques and cybersecurity tools. His work involves leveraging his expertise in threat intelligence and data analysis to enhance the organization's security posture.
Education and Expertise
Austin Tippett holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity Management, both from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He is proficient in data analysis using Python, Pandas, and Jupyter Notebook/Lab. His certifications include CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv9).
Professional Background
Austin Tippett has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity. He worked as a Cyber Security Consultant at Deloitte for nine months in 2018-2019. He also held positions as a Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Analyst at Quantum Research International for one year and as a Cyber Incident Responder at Aerodyne Industries and Boecore, Inc. for a combined total of 18 months. His early career included a role as a Network Design Engineer at Boecore, Inc.
Cybersecurity Tools and Skills
Austin Tippett specializes in utilizing advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies. He has experience with Team Cymru Augury, Anomali ThreatStream, and McAfee NSM. His skill set includes proficiency in Palo Alto Firewalls and ArcSight (SIEM), as well as expertise in open source intelligence tools such as Shodan, Censys, and GreyNoise.