Kathy Collins

Senior Security Consultant

About Kathy

Kathy Collins is a Senior Security Consultant at Secure Ideas, where she specializes in a wide range of penetration testing, from physical to web applications. She’s a contributor to the Secure Ideas knowledge center, webcasts, trainings, and BSides Jax. Kathy studied Cybersecurity at Fullstack Academy New York and has earned certifications including the CISSP, PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. 

Her diverse background includes 20 years in non-profit, education, and corporate roles within the hospitality industry, enriching her approach to security. Kathy has presented at ShowMeCon, Sunshine Cyber Con, as well as through local Jacksonville speaking engagements and online presentations.

Upcoming Conferences

MAY
17

OzCon

Overland Park, KS

Slides and Materials

Chef to Hacker
Extracting previous career skills

The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
Challenging Attribution in Digital Evidence

Metasploit
What Attackers Do With It & Why You Should Know

The Paradox of Ethical Lying
Turning a Hackers Tricks into your Tactics

From Findings to Fixed
The Real Value in a Penetration Test Report

No Password Required Podcast
Episode 61

From AOL to Award-Winning Cuisine to High-Stakes Hacking
No Password Required

Posts by Kathy

What Is a SIAM and Why Is One Showing Up at Your Office?

What Is a SIAM and Why Is One Showing Up at Your Office?

Discover how the Secure Ideas Attack Machine (SIAM) simplifies internal penetration testing, ensuring security without the need for onsite consultants....
AI Agents: Clippy With Root Access

AI Agents: Clippy With Root Access

AI agents are transforming productivity but pose serious security risks. Secure their access & treat them as high-risk systems to avoid potential breaches....
But AI Can Give Me the Commands! Why You Still Need to Learn the Linux File System

But AI Can Give Me the Commands! Why You Still Need to Learn the Linux File System

Understanding the Linux file system is essential for effective troubleshooting and system management, beyond relying solely on AI for commands. Learn the structure to navigate...
Countdown to Full Compliance: PCI DSS 4.0.1

Countdown to Full Compliance: PCI-DSS 4.0.1

Get ready for the PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance deadline by addressing key requirements like multi-factor authentication, malware scanning, and automated audit log reviews....
Step Into the Shadows: The Haunting of the Dark Web

Step Into the Shadows: The Haunting of the Dark Web

Explore the dark web's impact on cybersecurity and learn essential navigation skills in our Halloween webcast with our experts on October 24th....
Navigating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Navigating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

To comply with the CCPA, organizations must adhere to a set of regulations designed to safeguard California residents' data privacy rights....

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