Ridgeback InfoSec

A quick intro to our namesake... “Ridgeback” comes from the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Originally developed to hunt lions — the breed is known for its signature ridge, athletic build, and calm, observant nature. Want to know more? AKC has a solid overview: 🔗 akc.org/dog-breeds/rho…

@BSidesDetroit is four days out. @cstraynor presents Pentest Pains on May 30 at 10:00 AM local — real scoping issues, communication failures, and operational lessons from actual assessments. If you're going to be there, add it to your schedule. bsidesdetroit.org

🕹️ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎮️ We're thrilled to have @cstraynor, Owner/Instructor at Ridgeback Information Security, LLC, presenting 'Cerno: One Tool to Triage, Orchestrate, and Track'. Catch Chris's talk on the 101 Track, and keep an eye out for the full schedule release!

BSides Detroit is two weeks out. @cstraynor presents Pentest Pains on 5/30 at 10:00 AM - a talk built around the real friction points of penetration testing work. No polish. Just what actually happens on assessments. Schedule: bsidesdetroit.org

Back from Bergen, Norway. BSides Bergen was definitely worth the trip. Good talks, engaged crowd, real conversations. Exactly what a community conference should be. Next stop: @BSidesDetroit on May 30! ridgebackinfosec.com/events

Five days out from BSides Bergen. I'll be presenting Pentest Pains on the 12th. Real lessons from real assessments — the stuff that doesn't make it into the polished write-ups. If you're there, say hello. #schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2026.bsidesbergen.no/#schedule

Pentest Pains isn't just a highlight reel. It covers scoping issues, communication gaps, and operational friction that show up on real assessments — and what to do about them. @cstraynor presents it at BSides Bergen on May 12 at 11:00 AM local time. #schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2026.bsidesbergen.no/#schedule

New look. Same mission. Ridgeback InfoSec is focused on practical offensive security training: real tools, real techniques, real tradecraft. Refreshed site is live: ridgebackinfosec.com

Two weeks to @_kernelcon_ . Offensive Tooling for Operators w/ @cstraynor — April 7–8, Omaha — is filling up. If you're registering, do it now. Travel too. #kernelcon-2026-offensive-tooling-for-operators-course" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ridgebackinfosec.com/events/#kernel…

@_kernelcon_ is one of the better regional security conferences running — strong technical program & solid community. Offensive Tooling for Operators w/ @cstraynor is April 7–8 as pre-con training. Stick around for the conference after. Register: #kernelcon-2026-offensive-tooling-for-operators-course" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ridgebackinfosec.com/events/#kernel…

We put together a page of infosec orgs, educators, and conferences we actually vouch for. No paid placements. Just communities and people worth your attention. ridgebackinfosec.com/friends

2 days in-person changes what's possible in a training course. Offensive Tooling for Operators w/ @cstraynor @_kernelcon_ (April 7–8, Omaha) is structured to go deeper — more lab time, demos, & room to work through problems hands-on. Register: #kernelcon-2026-offensive-tooling-for-operators-course" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ridgebackinfosec.com/events/#kernel…

Offensive Tooling for Operators is coming to @_kernelcon_ in Omaha — April 7–8. Two days. In-person. Hands-on labs, live demos, and real offensive workflows. If you're planning to attend, now's the time to lock in travel. Seats are limited. Register➡️#offensivetooling" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">kernelcon.org/training#offen…

Get hands-on with AI fundamentals and techniques for spotting and exploiting vulnerabilities in Large Language Model systems. No prior experience needed and includes a certificate of completion. antisyphontraining.com/product/worksh…

📣 Upcoming Ridgeback InfoSec training events w/ @cstraynor : 🗓 3/20 — Offensive Tooling Foundations (@Antisy_Training virtual) 🗓 4/7–8 — Offensive Tooling for Operators @_kernelcon_ 2026 (Omaha) Details: ridgebackinfosec.com/events #OffensiveSecurity

REPOST! Go beyond default usage & master the internals, customization, & chaining of offensive security tools through guided labs & real-world scenarios w/ @cstraynor learn to build, automate, and operate your own toolchains with confidence #offensivetooling" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">kernelcon.org/training#offen…

Offensive Tooling for Operators wrapped at @WWHackinFest Mile High. Thank you to everyone who joined @cstraynor — both in-person and virtually.

🎉 Ridgeback InfoSec turns 3 years old today! Thank you to the community, collaborators, and learners who’ve been part of the journey so far. Onward. 🐾 🔗ridgebackinfosec.com

🎥 New content just dropped in our library — including a deep dive on Cerno & other practical offensive workflows. Plus an updated Tools page featuring Cerno & Auxiliary — utilities for your ops. 🔗 Recordings: ridgebackinfosec.com/recordings 🔗 Tools: ridgebackinfosec.com/tools