Profile
Jake Williams (aka MalwareJake) is a seasoned security researcher with decades of experience in technology and security. Jake is a former startup founder, former senior SANS instructor and course author, and an intelligence community and military veteran. He loves forensics, incident response, cyber threat intelligence and offensive methodologies. Today, Jake is an IANS faculty member, an independent security consultant, and is performing security-focused research to benefit the broader community. He has had the honor of twice winning the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) annual digital forensics challenge. You may also know Jake from one of his many conference talks, webcasts, media appearances or his postings about cybersecurity.
Expertise
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Threat Modeling
- Penetration Testing
- Security Architecture
Qualifications
Achievements & Contributions
- Two-Time Winner of the Annual DC3 Forensics Challenge
- Speaker at information security conferences such as Black Hat, DEF CON, ShmooCon, RSA, and DC3
- Designated a Master Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) Operator by the NSA
- Former Vulnerability Analyst at US Department of Defense
- Former Senior Systems Engineer at Dell Services
Certifications & Credentials
- MSIA, Information Assurance –Capitol College
- GSE, GSNA, GCFE, GREM, GCWN, GCIA, GCIH, GPEN, GCFA, GXPN, GSEC –GIAC
Upcoming Events
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December 11 2024
2024 December Webinar: Infosec Trends to Watch in 2025
Infosec teams are stretched. Budgets are flat, resources are strained, and we’re always trying to stay one step ahead of adversaries. Layer in new regulations, the integration of AI into seemingly all aspects of the business, and other disruptions. It’s no wonder CISOs and their teams are constantly challenged as to where to prioritize their time, resources, and activities. In this webinar, IANS Faculty Jake Williams and Jessica Hebenstreit call out the areas they believe will be most impactful to CISOs and their teams in 2025. Hear an overview of the trends and recommendations of actionable steps to work into your roadmap.
December 12 2024
2024 Q4 Symposium: AI Regulation is Coming: What Do You Need to Know?
Like GDPR before it, the EU’s AI Act is expected to set a regulatory model that influences policies around the world. With the White House pushing for progress in AI regulation in the U.S., many are expecting an accelerated path to domestic AI rules. In this symposium, we’ll provide a deep dive on the salient points of the EU AI Act to detail what you can expect to make its way into future U.S. AI regulations.