Jacob Penovich is an experienced information security practitioner who has worked in a variety of roles from systems administration to ethical hacking and penetration testing. Jacob is driven by a strong belief in the practice of empowering team members, colleagues, and the local InfoSec community while striving to help cultivate an environment of knowledge exchange and growth.

Holder of numerous industry certifications including the CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, and more, he considers himself a lifelong learner who is always on the lookout for unique challenges, upcoming threats, and new ways to approach InfoSec issues. He loves to volunteer and give back whenever possible and enjoys working with local high schools and colleges to help inspire the next generation of InfoSec pros. When not absorbed in a computer screen, he can be found in the company of his amazing wife Jessica and their grumble of pugs.