Bryan Simon

Associate Professor

CEO at Xploit Security Inc.

Specialities

Cybersecurity and IT Essentials, Cyber Defense

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About Bryan

Bryan Simon has spent more than three decades building, breaking, and defending networks, and mentoring others to do the same. As a Senior Instructor at the SANS Institute and author of SANS SEC401: Security Essentials – Network, Endpoint, and Cloud, he equips cybersecurity professionals with the essential skills and mindset to protect modern enterprises. Known for his clarity, energy, and approachability, Bryan transforms foundational cybersecurity concepts into engaging, real-world lessons that help students think and act like defenders from day one.

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Bryan provided a lot of additional value beyond just the material. He broke things down in a way that was easy to understand and follow.”
Steven GilbertoWalt Disney World
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On the first day of a course, it's easy to say that the content is amazing and everything is good, but as the days pass, it really shows how good the instructor is. Bryan is a superhuman in SEC401. He lectures through the night continuously and yet is so friendly and clear.”
Ryan K.Federal Agency