Brandon Poole
About Brandon Poole
Brandon Poole is an Associate Instructor at the SANS Institute and the Founder/Principal Consultant at Panoptcy Security. He has extensive experience in information security, having previously held leadership roles in digital forensics and incident response at Soteria and other organizations.
Work at SANS Institute
Brandon Poole has served as an Associate Instructor at the SANS Institute since 2017. In this role, he provides instruction in information security, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. He mentors students and helps them develop their skills in cybersecurity. His involvement with SANS Institute reflects his commitment to education and professional development in the information security sector.
Current Role at Panoptcy Security
Since 2018, Brandon Poole has been the Founder and Principal Consultant at Panoptcy Security. In this capacity, he leads initiatives focused on cybersecurity consulting and risk management. His role involves providing expert guidance to clients on security challenges and strategies, drawing from his extensive background in digital forensics and incident response.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Brandon Poole has held various positions in the cybersecurity field prior to his current roles. He worked as a Digital Forensics/Incident Response and Detection Engineering Team Lead at Soteria from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Detection Engineer at Red Canary for six months in 2018-2019. His experience includes leading incident response efforts and collaborating with law enforcement on advanced persistent threat cases.
Educational Background
Brandon Poole earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Governors University. He also studied Physics at the University of South Carolina from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in information security, combining technical knowledge with analytical skills.
Professional Credentials and Memberships
Brandon Poole holds numerous professional credentials, including GSEC, GCWN, GCIH, GCCC, CEH, CCNA, CompTIA Security +, CompTIA Network +, and IBM QRadar SIEM Analyst. He is also a member of several professional organizations, such as ISSA, InfraGard, HTCIA, and the SANS/GIAC Advisory Board. These affiliations and certifications underscore his expertise and commitment to the cybersecurity profession.