Practical Cloud SecOps

With over a decade of experience specializing in Security Operations Centers (SOC), Tyler Wall enjoys teaching and mentoring new cybersecurity talent. He holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Purdue University and certifications including CISSP, CEH, CCSK, CSFR, Security+, Network+, and more. He is the author of Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career and the Udemy course Cybersecurity: Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst NOW! Tyler lives in Cumming, Georgia with his wife and son. Outside of technology, he enjoys history, science, the arts, ham radio, 3D printing, cryptography puzzles like Kryptos, and collecting rare books. He is also a Master Mason and lifelong learner with deep interests in storytelling, mysteries, and education. He founded Cyber NOW Education to help students gain real, practical cybersecurity skills and escape predatory degree mills.

Cheng Zhang is a seasoned professional with 15 years of extensive experience in the technology industry. His expertise spans cybersecurity, solution design, and presales engineering. He is a recognized Microsoft MVP and Deeplearning.ai ambassador, as well as a LinkedIn Learning instructor. His ability to simplify complex technologies and deliver innovative solutions has made him a respected contributor in the tech community.

Dwayne Natwick is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP with over 30 years of experience in IT security design and architecture. He holds more than 15 Azure and Microsoft 365 role-based certifications, including CISSP. He regularly teaches these courses, produces content and labs, and speaks at conferences and user groups worldwide.

Nikolay Salnikov is a Cybersecurity Architect at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience securing Azure and hybrid environments. As part of Microsoft's TechStrategy team, he works on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions including incident response and penetration testing. He delivers hands-on training sessions focused on practical, real-world cybersecurity applications.

David Rolin is an experienced IT security professional who has helped major international companies securely transition their infrastructure to the cloud. He holds certifications such as CEH, CHFI, ECSA, CISSP, GIAC GPEN, AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, Cisco CCNP Security, and F5 certifications. He remains hands-on in the field and provides training through universities and professional learning centers.