Zach Tackett

Security Consultant

About Zach

Zach Tackett is a Security Consultant with a background in cybersecurity, web development, and server administration. He holds degrees in Computer Science and Cybersecurity and has spent his career helping organizations strengthen their technology and security practices.

Prior to joining Secure Ideas, Zach worked as a contractor for NASA, where he supported projects that improved security, built custom tools, developed secure websites and plugins, created automation solutions, and supported agency wide enterprise cybersecurity needs.

Outside of work, Zach enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He’s also a fan of reading, audiobooks, video games, football, and heavy metal music—but his favorite time is spent with his wife and their two sons.

Upcoming Conferences

NOV

13

Queen City Conference

Cincinnati, OH

Slides and Materials

How Hands-On Experience and Networking Open Doors in Cybersecurity
The Phillip Wylie Show

Posts by Zach

Password Vampires: Don't Get Bitten Twice

Password Vampires: Don’t Get Bitten Twice

With Halloween right around the corner, let’s talk about your dark secret from the distant past that could really come back to haunt you: that...

Don’t Get Tricked: How to Spot Phishing Before You Take the Bait

Don’t Get Tricked: How to Spot Phishing Before You Take the Bait

October means Fall, arguably the best season of the year, because it means cooler weather, scary movies, Halloween, and more than a few tricks and...

Building a Dedicated Web App & API Pentesting Lab

Building a Dedicated Web App & API Pentesting Lab

Learn how to build a dedicated web app and API pentesting lab using Docker, explore various vulnerable applications, and enhance your penetration testing skills....
Paths to Power in Active Directory Part 6: ESC8 The Coerced Crown

Paths to Power in Active Directory Part 6: ESC8 – The Coerced Crown

Explore the risks of privilege escalation in Active Directory through certificate manipulation, highlighting the ESC6 attack path and its implications for security....
Paths to Power in Active Directory Part 5: ESC6 Under a False Sigil

Paths to Power in Active Directory Part 5: ESC6 – Under a False Sigil

Explore the risks of privilege escalation in Active Directory through certificate manipulation, highlighting the ESC6 attack path and its implications for security....
Paths to Power in Active Directory Part 4: ESC3 – In The Name of The Crown

Paths to Power in Active Directory Part 4: ESC3 – In The Name of The Crown

Explore how misconfigured Active Directory Certificate Services can lead to privilege escalation through delegated authority, allowing low-privileged users to obtain Domain Admin access....

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