Tim Medin
About Tim Medin
Tim Medin is a Senior Instructor at the SANS Institute and the Chief Executive Officer of Red Siege, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Work at SANS Institute
Tim Medin has been a Senior Instructor at SANS Institute since 2012. In this role, he focuses on teaching courses related to network penetration testing and ethical hacking. He is the lead author of the SANS SEC560 course, which is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in these areas. His long tenure at SANS Institute reflects his commitment to advancing the field of information security through education.
Current Role at Red Siege
Since 2017, Tim Medin has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Red Siege. In this position, he oversees the company's operations and strategic direction. His leadership role at Red Siege allows him to leverage his extensive experience in cybersecurity and technical analysis to guide the organization in delivering effective security solutions.
Professional Background
Tim Medin has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and technology. He worked as a Senior Technical Analyst at Counter Hack Challenges, LLC. from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he held positions as a Senior Technical Analyst - Security at AgStar Financial Services from 2007 to 2010, and as a Senior Security Consultant at FishNet Security from 2010 to 2012. His early career included roles as a Software Engineer at Tegron and a Network Engineer at LeTourneau University.
Education and Expertise
Tim Medin has an extensive educational background. He studied Electrical Engineering at LeTourneau University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from 1995 to 2000. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Texas at Tyler from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed the Program for Leadership Development (PLD) at Harvard Business School from 2021 to 2022. He is currently pursuing further studies at Harvard Business School Executive Education since 2021.
Memberships and Contributions
Tim Medin is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, which is a community for senior-level technology executives. He also contributes to the advancement of information security knowledge as part of the IANS Faculty. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to the cybersecurity community and his dedication to sharing expertise with peers.