On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Gerard Johansen, Principal Security Solutions Specialist at Red Canary.

Gerard is a seasoned expert in the field of cybersecurity. Gerard holds the prestigious Certified Information System Security Professional - or CISSP. His extensive career includes serving as a Special Deputy United States Marshal for the FBI's Connecticut Computer Crimes Task Force and working as a Certification and Accreditation Analyst for a federal inter-agency unit. Gerard has conducted numerous technical and non-technical vulnerability assessments for both financial and government organizations, demonstrating his deep expertise in digital forensics and incident response.

With a wealth of experience in risk assessment, cyber threat intelligence, and penetration testing, Gerard is frequently sought after for his knowledge in corporate counterintelligence, threat emulation, and cloud security challenges. He has developed and maintained crucial industry relationships through ongoing professional development and is a trusted resource for information security seminars and training programs.