Michael Blackwood

Michael Blackwood is an Offensive Security Specialist with a diverse professional background in sales and account management within the cybersecurity industry.

He has a strong educational foundation, having studied at Modesto Junior College, and has honed his skills through various roles in reputable organizations.

Mr. Blackwood has held key positions such as Sales Director at Anetac, Sr Enterprise Account Executive at Bishop Fox and Bugcrowd, Sales Director at AttackIQ, Sr Large Enterprise Account Manager at Zscaler, and Global Account Manager at Blue Coat Systems acquired by Symantec.

In addition to his corporate roles, he has also served as the Co-Founder & Board Member at (ISC) extsuperscript{2}, demonstrating his leadership and strategic capabilities within the cybersecurity sector.

With experience ranging from territory management to inside sales, Michael Blackwood brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of offensive security.

His background includes roles as Sr Strategic Account Manager at RSA Security, Territory Manager at Actiance, Inc., and Inside Sales Representative at Blue Coat Systems acquired by Symantec.

Michael Blackwood's professional journey showcases a dedication to the cybersecurity domain, marked by a series of progressively challenging and impactful roles in renowned organizations.