Dr. Tyler Tobin

Tyler Tobin has consistently ranked in the top ten hackers in the World. In 2014 and 2016, Tyler came in 8^th and 10^th place out of 5,000 contestants at top security hacking challenges in Las Vegas, Nevada and Orlando, Florida. As recently as 2018, Tyler Tobin competed in the Digital Forensic and Incident Response tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
Introduction:
Ethically breaking into any institution is not like riding a bicycle!
 
I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that technology today is ever-changing. It requires a high level of adaptability, ongoing upgrades in protocols, sharp troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.
 
In our current position, we are the point-of-contact to multi-functional teams and sometimes thousands of employees for enterprise-wide security system changes, compliance with regulatory requirements with broad responsibility for the implementation of system policies, procedures and guidelines. In addition to extensive technical duties, we don’t think we fit the stereotype of “computer geeks.” We also thoroughly enjoy working with a broad range of people and resolving problems.
 
Professional History
Dr. Tyler Tobin conceived the development of his cyber security practice during his enlistment in the United States Army. During his enlistment, he dreamed of building a Firm that followed three basic principles: integrity, honesty and affordability. To fulfill this dream, Tyler obtained the required funding and launched his skills to assist clients within cyber security. Tyler was responsible for managing clients, technical engagements, managing resources and leading people. His primary focus was working with financial clients. Prior to working at State Farm Insurance as a Senior Security Architecture, he worked for PoliVec, where he developed the World Famous PWDUMP3 and “E”. His primary role was performing financial institution assessments to ensure GLBA and Federal compliance. Tyler launched his civilian career by joining State Farm Insurance Companies as a Senior Security Architect overseeing their internal credit union practices and the Mutual Company. Now, Tyler is the Chief Ethical Partner for Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP. VTD is the 5^th largest CPA Firm in California. Practice groups are also in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
 
Education

• PhD. (abd) University of Colorado;
• Master of Science, University of Colorado;
• Bachelors of Science, University of Colorado; and
• Associates of Applied Science, Arapaho Community College.

Military Service

• United States Marine Corps (1987).
• NORAD / United States Army: 4^th Infantry Division.
• Decorated Soldier ARCOM (2001).

 
Publications & News Broadcasts (Hyperlinks may change with News Agencies & Current Events):

• Discovery Channel: IT Reality Show (still in production) Identity Thief;
• NBC News: 9News “Let’s Be Clear”: Social Media NBC Outlet. I am in each episode within each opening segment of the Show. I was also the first to perform this outlet test for NBC Worldwide, which has been syndicated. http://www.9news.com/news/local/next/lets-be-clear-casa-bonita-the-food-the-lagoon-and-south-park/461198070
• NBC News: Apple Bug Bounty: http://www.9news.com/tech/cash-from-apple-for-reporting-security-flaws/288516293
• NBC News: Wi-Fi Lie -http://www.9news.com/money/consumer/335341/103/Hackers-behind-some-free-Wi-Fi-hotspots-
• Wyoming Tribune Eagle: What’s Your Password: Front Page Article - http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2014/08/07/news/19local_08-07-14.txt#.VMKYf_54rNE
• Wyoming Tribune Eagle: Cheyenne Needs More Workers: Front Page Article - http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2014/11/20/news/19local_11-20-14.txt#.VMKZd_54rNE
• NBC News: Albuquerque KOB: http://new-mexico.icito.com/
• Privacy Project 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cTAS0xi9vs
• Sileo on Privacy: http://www.sileo.com/free-wifi-hotspots/
• Refer to the following white paper: https://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/3393/smartcards-stop-shop-deploying-smartcards/105566; and
• ABC interview with Clayton Sandell: Topic – Cyberdemic Plague of the 21^st Century.

 
Professional Certifications and Training

• SANS Graduate GIAC (Student Number 3393) one of the lowest in the World;
• SANS Graduate GSEC;
• SANS Graduate DFID: 2018;
• NIST (ISO) Training 2003 – 2018): PoliVec E-Corp;
• SANS Global Penetration Tester - GPEN: dates 2003 through 2017;
• Stephen Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (two-year program) – Graduate 2011
• CISSP Common Book of Knowledge Training, SANS: year 2004 - 2018;
• Project Management Professional (PMP): year 2003;
• CompTIA + Security: year 2004 and 2009 and 2017;
• Hackers Exposed Expose: year 2017;
• Microsoft Security Knowledge Mastery (MSKM): year 2003; and
• Several symposiums (Hackers for Charity, HQ 2600, etc.).