Serge Borso

Serge Borso is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry, best known as the founder and CEO of SpyderSec, a cybersecurity consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado.

Background and Education

Serge Borso holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Systems Security from Colorado Technical University. His interest in computer science, particularly its challenging and constantly evolving nature, has driven his career in cybersecurity.27

Professional Experience

• CEO of SpyderSec: Founded in 2015, SpyderSec specializes in penetration testing, security awareness training, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering. The firm serves a diverse client base, including startups and Fortune 500 companies.234
• SANS Certified Instructor and Course Author: Serge is a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute and teaches courses such as SEC388: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Security and SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials. He has been a SANS instructor since 2014 and has taught over 1,000 students.267
• President of the Denver OWASP Chapter: He served as the president from 2020 to October 2023 and is actively involved in the information security community.17

Certifications and Expertise

Serge Borso holds several prestigious certifications, including:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
• GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester)
• GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst)
• GWEB (GIAC Certified Web Application Defender)
• GCLD (GIAC Certified Cloud Defender).127

Contributions and Community Involvement

• Author: He published "The Penetration Tester's Guide to Web Applications" in 2019, a guide on identifying and exploiting web application vulnerabilities.27
• Tool Development: Serge developed the OSINT tool Espial for asset identification, service validation, and vulnerability detection.2
• Community Events: He organizes the annual SnowFROC security conference and participates in various speaking engagements, webcasts, and workshops.237

Other Roles and Achievements

• Security Advisory Board: Member of the security advisory board for the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC).27
• Media and Public Speaking: Frequently approached for podcasts, radio, TV interviews, and expert consultations for publications. He is known for his ability to communicate complex technical topics in an accessible manner.257

Serge Borso is highly respected in the cybersecurity community for his extensive experience, teaching philosophy, and contributions to the field.