Seth E.
About Seth E.
Seth E. is a Teaching Assistant at SANS Institute and a Principal Incident Response Consultant at Dragos, Inc. He has extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response, with a background in various roles across multiple organizations in Australia.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Currently, Seth E. serves as a Teaching Assistant at SANS Institute, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he assists in teaching various courses, including FOR500, FOR508, FOR572, SEC504, SEC401, SEC560, ICS515, and SEC503. These courses focus on critical areas such as digital forensics, incident response, and penetration testing. Seth is responsible for completing class after-action reports, ensuring accurate documentation of teaching sessions. He also provides technical support across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Professional Experience
Seth E. has extensive experience in the cybersecurity field. He has worked as a Principal Incident Response Consultant at Dragos, Inc. since 2020. Prior to this, he held various roles, including Digital Forensics Practice Lead at a confidential company in 2019, Lead Incident Response Consultant at Cisco in 2018, and Forensic Technology Services Consultant at Clayton Utz from 2017 to 2018. His earlier experience includes positions as a Digital Forensic Investigator at Klein & Co. and as a System and Network Administrator for the City of Greater Geraldton.
Educational Background
Seth E. has a solid educational foundation in information technology and cybersecurity. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology: Network Security from Charles Sturt University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. He further pursued a Master of Computing Research with a focus on Industrial Incident Response at the same university from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Murdoch University, which he completed from 2005 to 2012.
Certifications and Expertise
Seth E. holds GIAC certifications for the classes he assists at SANS Institute, demonstrating his expertise in forensic analysis and cybersecurity incident handling. His proficiency extends to mentoring and training agile incident response and digital forensic teams, emphasizing adherence to industry best practices, including NIST and ISO standards. His troubleshooting skills are notable, allowing him to provide effective technical support across various operating systems.