Josh Lemon

Josh Lemon is a seasoned professional serving as the Managing Director at Ankura, where he spearheads the APAC Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice in Australia. With a focus on assisting both government and commercial clients, Josh is dedicated to enhancing cyber defense strategies, response programs, and threat hunting initiatives against malicious actors.

In addition to his role at Ankura, Josh Lemon is a respected co-author of the SANS Institute's 'Enterprise Cloud Forensics' (FOR509) and 'DFIR NetWars' courses. He is actively involved in teaching courses such as 'Advanced Incident Response and Threat Hunting' (FOR508) and 'Advanced Network Forensics' (FOR572), contributing to the knowledge and skill development of professionals in the field.

With a rich background spanning over a decade in incident response and digital forensics, Josh Lemon boasts a wealth of experience. He has held key positions at reputable organizations, including Director at Salesforce.com within the Salesforce Security Response Centre (SSRC) and CSIRT Manager at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. His tenure as a Managing Consultant at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence saw him managing technical cybersecurity services in the Asia Pacific region, overseeing intricate incident response and offensive security engagements.

Josh Lemon's academic journey includes studies in CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) at Cisco Networking Academy, a Masters of Information Technology from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Bachelor of Theatre Arts from the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Additionally, he has pursued further education at TAFE NSW, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Beyond his primary roles, Josh Lemon has been actively involved in various organizations. He has served as an Advisory Board Member at Cydarm Technologies, a Liaison at FIRST, an Advisor at BSides Sydney, and a Certified Instructor and Course Author at the prestigious SANS Institute.