Jon Knepp

Senior Security Consultant

About Jon

Jon Knepp is a dedicated Senior Security Consultant at Secure Ideas, bringing over two decades of experience in systems administration, infrastructure architecture, and technical leadership. His extensive career has spanned sectors including Financial Services, Healthcare, Big Data Analytics, and the Oil & Gas industry, and has encompassed roles in organizations of all sizes, from agile startups to multinational corporations.

With a professional background that embraces both technical proficiency and business acumen, Jon has a comprehensive perspective on how an organization’s scale and complexity can influence risk management. Understanding the importance of process and repeatability, Jon adeptly uses this knowledge to develop strategies tailored to address the unique security needs of each organization. An accomplished scripter, he has refined his skills in PowerShell since its emergence, creating key process integration automations essential to various roles throughout his career.

Jon is particularly passionate about supporting small to medium-sized businesses in their cybersecurity endeavors. In this vein, he has produced numerous webcasts specifically tailored for these organizations, offering valuable insights into building robust cybersecurity programs. By sharing his expertise and insights, Jon aims to empower these businesses to build stronger, more secure digital environments.

Upcoming Conferences

MAY
17

OzCon

Overland Park, KS

Slides and Materials

Back to the Future-Proof
Preparing Now for Quantum Decryption Threats

It’s a Dangerous Business
A Fellowship Approach to Cybersecurity

Ship of Theseus as a Service
Security Testing When Nothing Is Truly Yours

Raiders of the Lost Architecture
Security Testing in Modern Applications

Garbage In, Garbage Owned
Offensive Testing Strategies for AI Systems

Posts by Jon

Secure Password Management in PowerShell Best Practices

Secure Password Management in PowerShell: Best Practices

PowerShell credential security best practices: avoid hardcoded passwords, use secure strings, environment variables, Credential Manager, SecretManagement modules, and cloud vaults to protect automation workflows....
Cybersecurity Essentials for SMBs: Building a Robust Program

Cybersecurity Essentials for SMBs: Building a Robust Program

Learn how SMBs can build a robust cybersecurity program by focusing on essential steps, roles, and strategies to safeguard their business and customers....
The Client Side Security Trap: A Warning For Developers

The Client-Side Security Trap: A Warning For Developers

Shed light on the importance of a balanced approach to security, emphasizing the critical role of server-side controls alongside client-side mechanisms...
Webcast: Minor Flaws, Cumulative Risks

Webcast: Minor Flaws, Cumulative Risks

See how a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity can help you anticipate and mitigate risks that small vulnerabilities might pose....

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