Jeremy Martin Biography

Jeremy Martin is a Senior Security Researcher that has focused his work on Red Team penetration testing, Computer Forensics, and Cyber Warfare. Starting his career in 1995 Mr. Martin has worked with fortune 200 companies and Federal Government agencies, receiving a number of awards for service. Helping build several incident response teams and computer forensic labs, he is an expert witness.

Jeremy has been teaching classes such as the Advanced Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensics, Data Recovery, and Security Management (CISSP/CISM) since 2003. He is also a published author and speaks at security conferences around the world. His current research projects include vulnerability analysis, threat profiling, exploitation automation, anti-forensics, wireless/cell surveillance, and reverse engineering malware.

Credentials: CISSP-ISSAP/ISSMP, CISM, NSA-IAM/IEM, IPTQ/IPTE, CHS-III, ACE, ACSA, LPIC-I, Novell CLA/CDCS, A+/Net+/Security+/Linux+, CEI-CHFI/CEH/CNDA/ECSA/LPT, CPT/CEPT/CCFE/CDRP/CASS/CSSA/CREA/CWAPT, etc…


Red Team Operations SME, Jeremy Martin was interviewed by Infosecinstitute.com

Red Team Operations: Attack and Think Like a Criminal — InfoSec Institute
Cyber Threat Hunting: Identify and Hunt Down Intruders — CyberSpeak Podcast

Build a Lab: Buikd your own Cyber "Live Fire" Range using Kali.

This webcast covers how to build your own hacking lab or cyber live fire range (CLFR) using Kali and VirtualBox along with other things you can do to practice your tradecraft more safely.

Published in

  • Blacklisted 411
  • Engine Builder
  • EthicalHacker.net
  • Hackin9
  • Infosec Writers
  • IQ Magazine
  • SecurityDocs
  • The Business Espionage Report

Presentations:

  • ISSA Colorado Springs Fall Conference 2013
  • ChicagoCon (2008,2009)
  • Computer Information Security Conference (CIScon) 2007
  • Federal Information Security Conference (FISC) 2007
  • Montana Technology & Security Summit (2005-2007)
  • Libby Montana - High technology and job opportunities (2004)
  • Denial of service attacks: Instigation and Mitigation (2003-2006)
  • Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) compliance workshop (2003-2005)
  • Malicious code: How and Why malicious code works (2003-2007)

Accolades:

  • FBI’s Citizen’s Academy, Denver 2007 graduate
  • Winner of the Professional, division, Digital Combat Exercise 2007
  • Winner of the Professional, division, Digital Combat Exercise 2006
  • Received a letter of commendation from MDA CIO
  • Received an award for developing Cyber Warfare Alert Bulletin (2006)
  • Received national recognition for helping secure outside agencies from cyber crime

"I was blown away by the instructor?s knowledge and expertise. I came here knowing very little about pen testing and white hat hacking...and have been subjected to an amazing amount of information that was easy to understand and delivered in such a way that I could get it. I mean, I could grasp the concepts, if I had a question he always had the answer, and I have been very pleased with this class. Thank you. Would recommend to anyone thinking about being a pen tester."
--Connie Brown, MSgt, 165th Airlift Wing, United States Air Force

"The instructor ROCKS. very helpful. I will be taking another course with this instructor."
--Brian Maunder, Northrop Grumman Information Technology

"I got a lot out of the real world scenarios presented in class. Jeremy is very knowledgeable in the field of penetration testing. Would definitely take classes again if he is the instructor. The course books are a great reference, and it was nice to have a dedicated training laptop provided by Infosec and not have to bring my own and waste time installing programs during class"
--Virgil Sabas, SAIC

"I feel extremely fortunate and humbled to have been taught by such an expert instructor! I liked the expert knowledge of the instructor, and his ability to clearly demonstrate it. It was great to be close to the strip in Las Vegas but yet still in a quiet hotel where I could concentrate on the training at hand."
--George Ibarra, Information Assurance Analyst, Information Assurance Manager for Modeling, Simulation, and Instrumentation, USAOTC TTD

"The instructor was fantastic. His real-world knowledge beyond the book enhanced the class greatly. The CEPT is next for me. I'd also like to take the Forensics class."
--Stephen O'Connor, Information Security Manager, Life Time Fitness

"Instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to explain a huge amount of information in a very short period of time. The course was very informative; doing the hands on lab exercises was the most enjoyable part of the course, as I found it to be the best way to learn."
--Adam Robertson, Experian

"Jeremy is very enthusiastic about this material. He enjoys the subject and his energy comes through in his teaching. I enjoyed the subject matter of the course, and I found it very relevant to my job duties."
--Alan Danker, Manager, Software Engineering, Clipper Windpower, Inc.

"Instructor had an immense amount of experience in this area, and all things related to IT. The exercises were easy to follow. I would like to take the advanced course with this instructor."
--Daniel Altobelli, Senior Auditor, Office of Legislative Services, State Of New Jersey

"Jeremy was extremely helpful with any questions from any student. Answers were very helpful and easily understood. The lectures were never boring at any time during the week. I will definitely recommend this course and instructor to coworkers. There were students at many different levels of Pen Testing understanding, and Jeremy was able to help everyone. I come from a programming background with no pentesting experience, and was able to pass the CEH and CPT with a 92%. The course moves quickly to cover a ton of information, but goes into an adequate amount of detail. The labs in particular were very helpful for me to learn how to use the material I learned during lectures. Capture the flag was also helpful to get more practice in addition to the labs, and it was also fun."
--Mitch Carlsen, LWO Process & Control Engineering Solutions, SRS

"For the amount of material covered, I think this course is designed very well. The labs complimented the lectures well and provided for a good applicable of skills. I liked the labs, examples of how skills have been used by both whitehat and blackhat hackers. The instructor was very knowledgeable and very willing to spend time on any topics asked."
--Molly Gavin, Raytheon Solipsys,

"I liked how there were lots of hands on examples and explanation of what the tools were actually doing...not just how to use them. I plan on taking Advanced Ethical Hacking or Wireless Security, and I enjoyed the instructor's experience in the security industry."
--Ryan Whalen, Ford Motor Co.

"The instructor's real world knowledge was invaluable. He knew the course material and relayed it on way that was easy to comprehend. I would attend any class or lectured proctored by the instructor again.
--Mark Costa, Navy Warfare Development Command

"You have a real competent teacher: not a teacher but somebody who works with it. The instructor is simply great! He knows the topic and he is a Team Builder, making the atmosphere nice and relaxed. I would rate him 10/10!!!! "
--Andrea Pazienza, NATO Communications and Information Systems School

"The instructor definitely knew all there was to know about the subject of finding exploits, pen testing and ethical hacking. I enjoyed the course very much. I liked learning how many security holes are present in day to day internet use, and how to prevent others from exploiting them."
--Daniel Finnegan, Booz Allen Hamilton

"Course was very beneficial, I learned a lot and had some good refreshers. Instructor provided great coverage of material in needed amount of time and appeared very knowledgeable and patient. Great job Jeremy. The course material did an excellent job of preparing me for this test. The material was accurate for the most part and beneficial. I will be recommending Infosec for more training"
--Daniel Baker, Western Area Power Administration

"The instructor had great experience that he can share with the class and was very helpful in explaining concepts & making sure we know what is being said. I really got a lot out of the lab work, I was surprised the labs were so involved and I really learned much from them."
--Mark Miller, Security Engineer, Foley & Lardner LLP, Technology Dept.

"The instructor did a Great Job! I would definitely take another course from him. I plan on taking Advanced Ethical Hacking in the future."
--Eric Charlson Software Engineer ASRC Aerospace Corp.

"I found the instructor to be very motivating. The course was difficult, but very detailed and thorough in its coverage. I liked how I was forced to learn a lot of information in a short time frame. I feel up to speed on pen testing subjects after the class."
--Kenneth H. Stavenjord, Director, Technical Assessment Directorate (TAD), Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General

"The instructor has a very good knowledge about Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing. He also has good capability to deliver course in very understandable in manner. This was a very good course! I plan on taking Advanced Ethical hacking and Reverse Engineering in 6 months."
--Ali Al Jeaidi, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)

"It was an incredible experience learning from the instructor on Ethical Hacking. Not only was he one of the most knowledge on Security that I had ever had the opportunity to work with, he also possess great patience and people skills. I would like to take the CISSP Boot Camp or Advanced Ethical Hacking next from InfoSec. And, I would like to say the Hotel Staff was wonderful as well."
--Michael Fabrico, Network Security Administrator, RBS Sempra Commodities

"Excellent Instructor. Nice to have someone who is in the field doing this everyday to teach the class. Great class. Had a lot of fun in it. I liked the hands on labs and knowledge transfer from instructor. I plan on taking Advanced Ethical Hacking, Reversing Malware, or Incident Response in the future."
--Nick Carstensen, Information Security, Scottrade Inc.

"Great course! I liked some more focus on web exploits, only because it is an interest of mine. Very good presenter of the material with real-world experience to back what the lectures were about. I liked the hands on and real world application of the content. Other classes I have been through from other Security Institutes focused more on lecture and the labs didn't reinforce the content as well. This class was by far MUCH better."
--Michael Hennick, Raytheon Solipsys

"The Instructor really knows his stuff. It was a great class. I am glad we did more than concentrate on specific tools. I have the skills to do pen testing now, not just use automated tools."
--Michael Moriarta, State College Area District

"Great instructor, a very experienced individual. It reinforces the great things I have heard from others at my organization about the Infosec Institute. I enjoyed the labs and all the extras given that supplement the course."
--Jeffrey Balino, International Monetary Fund

"The instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject matter. He always made himself available to ensure that everyone was grasping the information. He was able to relate the information for both classroom and real world purposes. I found the labs were very helpful in reiterating what we learned."
--Mattanyah Woodbury, Booz Allen Hamilton

"This was a great class. The instructor provided us with necessary instruction to pass the exam and use the information to take back and use in the workplace. I would definitely take another InfoSec class especially if I have the same the Instructor."
--Ernest W. Barany, Senior Auditor, Office of Legislative Services, State Of New Jersey

"This was an excellent course. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and abreast of the information. I highly recommend this course for other Security Professionals. The course really prepared me for the exam. The course remained interesting from day one. Especially, with the course beginning at 0830 and running until 2200. The instructor was always available to assist with the labs. The lab was open 24 hours. Also, I can take the information learned in the course and go back an implement at work as well as home. I have taken several course in the past three months and I must say that this course has been the best. If far surpasses the other company's training."
--Veronica Gilliam, Booz Allen Hamilton

"Extremely knowledgeable instructor. Very willing to share extra information from his personal knowledge base. Very good course materials overall. I greatly appreciate the amount of hands-on experience gained. I liked hearing about the instructor's personal knowledge. I also enjoyed having a large amount of hands on experience."
--James T. Wright, FAA CSMC Protection Group, SRA International

"Excellent instructor. Great with teaching theory and practice. I thought the course material was very interesting and well put together."
--Orlando M. Betancourt, Raytheon Solipsys

"InfoSec Institute has an excellent instructor and this is the best IT security class I have ever taken. His knowledge and method of teaching are unsurpassed."
--Rene Rodriguez, Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO), National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP)

"InfoSec Institute is a true Center Of Excellence for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing. The instructor was able to deliver a large amount of information in a way that was understandable and easily absorbed."
--Keith G. Wong, IRS.gov Website Support, Accenture

"Superb instructor, was able to apply real world knowledge and expertise to the topics. The materials covered were amazing. I learned things I never thought were possible. I liked the instructor's availability to assist. I also liked the small class size, it made asking questions less intimidating."
--James Cooper

"Good Instructor... Was very knowledgeable about his trade.... A true WHITE HAT HACKER!! Thank you for teaching me so much Jeremy. I look forward to taking another class with Jeremy again in the future. Good course. The course materials were very helpful and in depth. The labs were great and the one on one time with the instructor was very good also."
--Veronica Gilliam, Booz Allen Hamilton

"This was a very informative and technically in-depth training course. All aspects of the advertised course were fully covered and ample opportunity was given for questions and interaction with the instructor."
--Herman Saunders, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

"Jeremy is an extremely knowledgeable and interesting instructor. His personal experience is evident in his real-life stories he presented in the course. He was able to completely and succinctly answer all questions and was obviously well-versed in the field. I would definitely consider enrolling in another course that he teaches. The labs and the study guide were extremely helpful. The course was extremely informative. I walk away from it with a much better understanding of the all things InfoSec because of the intensity and presentation of the course. I will certainly consider the advanced course from InfoSec Institute next year (especially if Jeremy is the instructor). To summarize, the Instructor, materials, labs, and CTFs were excellent."
--Dan Kottmann, Security Analyst, ACI Worldwide

"The instructor was very knowledgeable about the scope of the class. Depth and breadth of experience was definitely deep and wide. Jeremy was very helpful in answering and sensitive about student's needs."
--Carmencita L Muramoto, Principal Systems Engineer, Raytheon

"The instructor Jeremy was very clear on instructional techniques and was extremely knowledgeable. Jeremy is extremely patient and is a fine representative for the security profession. He related real experiences to the content that were very beneficial to understanding the concepts. All of the labs worked which is rare for some of the classes taught by other companies that i have attended. I enjoyed the exposure to many new techniques, tools and experiences."
--Patrick Kelly, IT Professional

"Course was very beneficial, I learned a lot and had some good refreshers. Instructor provided great coverage of material in needed amount of time and appeared very knowledgeable and patient. Great job Jeremy."
--Robin Schroeder Redwood Area Development Corporation

"Being knowledgeable is a very important aspect in facilitating a course. Equally important is an instructor's ability to communicate and relate to the class. I felt that the instructor was very affective in this area. I enjoyed the labwork, it enhanced my learning greatly."
--Leslie Britt, Booz Allen Hamilton

"I enjoyed the way the instructor taught the class, he is a good instructor. He is able to communicate well with all different levels of technical abilities and personalities. I loved how there was lot of knowledge crammed into a short period of time."
--Patrick F McKenna, US State Department

"This instructor is very, very knowledgeable about the course content and has an exemplary teaching style that is impossible to misunderstand or not comprehend the material shown. He's very patient with students, and makes a lot of effort to be sure that the materials studied are understood. He took great pains to ensure that we not only understood the material, but were able to demonstrate that we could perform what we were studying. I'm definitely going to advise co workers and friends to take this course from this instructor."
--Benjamin Heise, Senior Security Architect, Jacob and Sundstrom, Inc.

"The instructor provided real world scenarios that added value to course material. His explanations were well thought and his knowledge of the subject matter is unquestioned. Ethical Hacking is a very complicated set of material that was expressed very well in this course. I look forward to using these skills on the job."
--Jayce Hill, Booz Allen Hamilton

"I have to take a minute to let you know about the EXCELLENT job Jeremy is doing in our CFE course. Not only does he brings his "real world" experience and examples into the mix but the guy KNOWS HIS STUFF! He supplements the material with relating videos that tie it all together......the guy is NUCLEAR. I'm going to hate seeing Friday come because it will all be over and I'm gonna miss this guy. ... I'm glad that I've had to opportunity to watch this guy "shine" as he makes us all better at what we do. Trust me when I say, I speak for the entire class/crew."

"Jeremy brought a well rounded view to the material and shared other concepts that will definately apply as well as benefit the course material. He was really courteous and conscience of the students and always available for help, even at the end of long day. I really enjoyed and learned alot from the class."

"I have learned so much from this class. Jeremy kept the class intresting from day 1 to the last day. He answered all my questions and I would strongly recommend my co-workers to attend his classes. He knows his info! "

"Jeremy Martin is one of the best instructors I have ever had. His ability to convey the material in a way that I can understand it and retain it was both surprising and welcome. Additionally, he made the material more relevant by giving 'real world' examples.

Finally, he was very approachable and didn't hesitate to take on any questions had by any member of the class. It is evident that his main goal is that everyone understands and is confident in the application of that knowledge.

I would like very much to take another course led by him."

"Excellent course! Jeremy is very passionate about the topics of security and forensics, and he has a host of relevant "real world" anecdotes that make the class more interesting. He is patient with the students, and he is more than willing to answer all questions, as well as provide side-bar demonstrations that are relevant. I would seek out Jeremy as an instructor..."

"Jeremy is a first class teacher. He knows his material inside outside forwards and backwards. Keep him on your staff, he is a true assest to your school."

"Provided a broad depth of knowledge, both theoretical and practical. Willing to answer any and all questions pertaining to the material and willing to spend time "after hours" to discuss further."

"He shows extensive experience and also knows the details of all the material."

"Provided a broad depth of knowledge, both theoretical and practical. Willing to answer any and all questions pertaining to the material and willing to spend time "after hours" to discuss fur"

"Lots of working experience, practical examples made course material much easier to understand and retain. "

"Jeremy is a first class teacher. He knows his material inside outside forwards and backwards. Keep him on your staff, he is a true assest to your school."

"Excellent course! Jeremy is very passionate about the topics of security and forensics, and he has a host of relevant "real world" anecdotes that make the class more interesting. He is patient with the students, and he is more than willing to answer all questions, as well as provide side-bar demonstrations that are relevant. I would seek out Jeremy as an instructor for other InfoSec courses!"

"I have taken multiple courses with Infosec Institute in the past, have taken 6 or more SANS courses, and more...

Jeremy Martin is one of the best instructors I have ever had. His ability to convey the material in a way that I can understand it and retain it was both surprising and welcome. Additionally, he made the material more relevant by giving 'real world' examples.

Finally, he was very approachable and didn't hesitate to take on any questions had by any member of the class. It is evident that his main goal is that everyone understands and is confident in the application of that knowledge.

I would like very much to take another course led by him."

"I have learned so much from this class. Jeremy kept the class intresting from day 1 to the last day. He answered all my questions and I would strongly recommend my co-workers to attend his classes. He knows his info!"

"Jeremy brought a well rounded view to the material and shared other concepts that will definately apply as well as benefit the course material. He was really courteous and conscience of the students and always available for help, even at the end of long day. I really enjoyed and learned alot from the class."

"Jeremy was extremely knowledgeable and instrumental in giving me the tools to be successful in the field of computer forensics. His real world experience added validity to his teaching and the information he provided. I would recommend him to anyone with great enthusiasm as an instructor. This course really opened my eyes as a law enforcement officer as to the depth computer forensics explores and what cam be achieved from this resource. I am extremely excited to be part of this field"

"Is there a way to give Jeremy a score higher than 10 for all of the ratings? To echo someone else: I'm glad he's on our side."

"He is great! I am honored to learn from someone I feel really knows what he is talking about and in some cases much more."

"He did a great job covered a lot of ground and knew what he was talking about. He had been there done that."

"Jeremy's passion, real-world experience and extensive knowledge of the subject material made this class one of the best I have ever taken. I look forward to returning for another class in the future."

"The instructor had a very good grasp of what he wanted to impart. He clearly explains the differences of the lab environment compared to the real world settings."

"Very very knowledgeable, very approachable and just a very fine guy."

"Jeremy show the experience and the knowledge of data recovery technology which is very important in this kind of teaching and he was very helpful in explaining different scenarios of recovering information from different technologies"