Ryan Ferran

Ryan holds degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, which has provided the basis for his career in multiple technical fields, including over 10 years in IT system administration. After moving to offensive security in 2016, Ryan has specialized in several facets of cyber security. As a senior penetration tester Ryan has worked to complete hundreds of highly technical penetration tests across a wide variety of industries including government, utilities, financial, healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education. He leads the physical security team and performs in-person social engineering testing and rigorous physical security audits.

Ryan also has a focus on Operational Technology (OT) assessments, and he has spent years mastering a thorough and delicate methodology to safely test organizations with OT considerations such as power companies, water treatment facilities, wastewater facilities, and industrial manufacturing. These areas of specialization are his passion, helping to secure critical infrastructure that supports the everyday lives of all people provides the largest impact for the skills he has developed throughout his career.

Presentation: Physical Security is Cyber Security