Jacob Holcomb

Jacob Holcomb has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Jacob founded Honest Security in 2019 and served as the CEO. Prior to that, they worked as a Principal Application Security Consultant at nVisium from June 2019 to November 2019. From August 2016 to March 2019, they held the position of Principal Security Analyst and Partner at Independent Security Evaluators. Before that, they were a Senior Security Analyst and Team Lead at the same company from October 2012 to August 2016.

Before transitioning to the security field, Jacob was involved in the technology sector, specifically working as a Network Engineer and Director of Technology at Leland Public Schools from July 2010 to October 2012. Jacob also worked as a Computer and Network System Technician at the same school from September 2006 to July 2010, where they provided technical support and performed various tasks including computer repairs, wiring offices and classrooms, and managing network infrastructure.

Prior to their technology roles, Jacob gained experience as a Line Cook at The Bluebird Restaurant & Bar in an unspecified period in 2005.

Jacob Holcomb attended Northwestern Michigan College from 2006 to 2007, where they studied Computer Information Technology. Jacob did not obtain a degree from this institution. Prior to their college studies, Jacob attended Leland Public Schools, but no specific field of study or degree information was provided for this period.

In terms of additional certifications, Jacob has obtained the following:

- Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EHv7) from EC Council

- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) from Cisco

- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from Cisco

- CompTIA A+ from CompTIA

- HP Accredited Platform Specialist (APS) from Hewlett Packard

- Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) from Offensive Security

- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) from Offensive Security

No specific information regarding the months or years of obtaining these certifications was provided.