John Bernal

John Bernal has a diverse work experience in various roles related to information security and technology. John started their career as a Signal Systems Technician at 210th Fires BDE in 2007 and then moved on to become an Information Assurance Officer at the 25th Infantry Division in 2009. In 2012, they joined Cyber Leader College as an Instructor/Writer where they stayed until 2015. From 2016 until 2020, John worked for the US Army as an Information Protection Technician. Currently, they are employed as a Senior Engineer at Security Onion Solutions, LLC, starting from 2020.

John Bernal completed their education history as follows:

- From 2007 to 2009, they attended the University of Phoenix and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.

- From 2009 to 2010, they pursued a Master's degree in Information Systems at the University of Phoenix.

In addition to their academic qualifications, John Bernal also obtained several certifications:

- In December 2013, they acquired the Security+ certification from CompTIA.

- In January 2014, they obtained the GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In February 2014, they earned the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In May 2014, they received the GIAC Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In October 2014, they achieved the GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In July 2015, they attained the GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In September 2015, they obtained the GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In October 2015, they acquired the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In October 2015, they also obtained the GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) certification from the SANS Institute.

- In May 2016, they obtained the GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA) certification from the SANS Institute.