Seth Misenar
About Seth Misenar
Seth Misenar is a Faculty Fellow and Course Author at SANS Institute, with extensive experience in cybersecurity education and leadership. He has co-authored several notable courses and publications in the field, including the SANS Training Program for CISSP Certification and the Syngress CISSP Study Guide.
Work at SANS Institute
Seth Misenar has been associated with the SANS Institute since 2006, currently holding the position of Faculty Fellow and Course Author. His role involves developing and delivering educational content in cybersecurity. He previously served as the OnDemand Technical Director and OnDemand Virtual Mentor at SANS Institute from 2008 to 2009. Misenar has co-authored several courses, including the MGT414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification and the bestselling SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations.
Education and Expertise
Seth Misenar holds a Master of Science in Information Security Engineering (MSISE) from the SANS Technology Institute, which he completed from 2022 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Millsaps College between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, he graduated with a high school diploma from the Mississippi School for Math and Science from 1995 to 1997. Misenar's educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and information assurance.
Background
Before his tenure at SANS Institute, Seth Misenar worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi as Team Lead in Security Administration from 2005 to 2008. His experience in cybersecurity leadership spans several years, contributing to his current role in education and training within the field. Misenar has been actively involved in teaching courses related to security operations and analysis.
Achievements
Seth Misenar has co-authored the Syngress CISSP® Study Guide, now in its third edition, and has contributed to the development of various SANS courses. He is recognized as a SANS Fellow and participates in cybersecurity training events, including SANS Miami and SANS Virginia Beach. Misenar engages in thought leadership talks and workshops, focusing on cybersecurity topics, and has founded Context Security, LLC, which emphasizes information security research and thought leadership.