About Jason Alvarado

Jason began his cyber security career more than two decades ago when he accepted a position as a systems administrator. Over the course of the next 20 years, he held a variety of roles including network administrator, systems engineer, senior security operations specialist, senior DFIR consultant, and more. A constant throughout his career has been his belief in sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for cyber security professionals. One way he lived by this philosophy was by working as a Cyber Security Lead Faculty and Program Coordinator where he taught nearly one dozen degree and certificate programs. Jason is a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst and an active member of the Dallas Hackers Association, North Texas ISSA, FBI Infragard, and North Texas Cyber Security Group. In addition to his passion for all things cyber security, he is an award-winning homebrewer, an active volunteer, and a gamer! You may contact Jason at jalvarado@ine.com.