About PEBCAK Consulting LLC

A cybersecurity content and research platform showcasing the work and expertise of Ryan Nolette. This site serves as a repository for security research, presentations, and insights from over a decade in the cybersecurity field.

About Ryan Nolette

Ryan Nolette

Senior Security Engineer AWS Detective Co-Author Cybersecurity Expert

Ryan Nolette is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience spanning threat research, incident response, security operations, and product development. Currently serving as AWS’s Senior Security Engineer for the Outreach Team, Ryan is the co-author of AWS Detective and a recognized expert in cloud security and threat hunting.

Professional Experience

Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Senior Security Engineer, Outreach Team

  • Co-authored AWS Detective, a security investigation service
  • Lead security outreach and education initiatives
  • Develop cloud security best practices and methodologies

Postman - Security Engineering

  • Built security infrastructure for API development platform
  • Implemented security testing and vulnerability management programs

Sqrrl - Threat Hunting Platform

  • Developed advanced threat hunting methodologies
  • Created detection algorithms for lateral movement and APT activities
  • Contributed to threat hunting research and publications

Carbon Black - Endpoint Security Research

  • Conducted malware analysis and threat research
  • Authored numerous security blog posts and whitepapers
  • Developed endpoint detection and response techniques

SecureWorks & Fidelity Investments - Security Operations

  • Managed security operations centers and incident response teams
  • Developed security monitoring and detection capabilities
  • Led incident response and digital forensics investigations

Expertise & Specializations

  • Cloud Security: AWS architecture, security testing, vulnerability assessment
  • Threat Hunting: Advanced persistent threat detection, behavioral analysis
  • Incident Response: Digital forensics, malware analysis, breach investigation
  • Security Research: Vulnerability research, threat intelligence, security tool development
  • Education & Training: Conference speaking, corporate training, academic outreach

Published Works & Recognition

  • Co-Author: Huntpedia - A Threat Hunter’s Guide
  • AWS Detective: Co-creator of AWS’s security investigation service
  • Industry Speaker: 50+ presentations at major security conferences
  • Published Researcher: Extensive portfolio of security research and analysis
  • Media Contributor: Featured in podcasts, webinars, and industry publications

Education & Outreach

Ryan is passionate about cybersecurity education and community building. He regularly speaks at conferences, mentors students, and contributes to open-source security projects. His speaking engagements span from technical deep-dives at SANS summits to career guidance at academic institutions.

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