Nothing means more to me that helping students achieve their ambitions to become information security professionals.
As a native of the Oregon coast, I found the internet to be my window to the world. Pursuing the OSCP certification laid the foundation for my thriving career in cybersecurity, enabling me to collaborate with diverse individuals worldwide, appreciate various cultures, and derive immense satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals.
Throughout my journey, I've observed that the prevailing "try harder" mindset often alienates aspiring information security professionals. This approach deters them from seeking guidance on forums, Stack Overflow, or Twitter and results in exorbitant costs for self-learning courses provided by certification authorities.
I firmly believe that no one should be excluded from or feel unwelcome in the realm of information security. Everyone has the potential to excel in this field, and all it takes is adopting the right approach tailored to individual needs. My customized teaching methodology accommodates various learning styles and experience levels, ensuring a gratifying experience for all. With my guidance, students can swiftly navigate through familiar concepts while patiently overcoming more challenging aspects, ultimately leading to a faster and more efficient certification process.
Tim Bandors is a teacher and information security consultant.
He is a partner at 12 Security LCC which provides support to businesses globally and has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes and The Verge for its work discovering and disclosing security vulnerabilities in commercial and consumer systems.
Social conscientiousness runs through all of my work.
In addition to his mentorship program, Tim spend several months a year teaching English to underprivileged children in rural Vietnam.