Tarik Saleh

Tarik Saleh is a reputable Malware & Threat Researcher with a strong background in AWS Security Engineering and Security Automation. He is known for his extensive contributions to the security community through webinars, whitepapers, and various publications. Tarik's research on CovidLock malware has been featured in reputable sources such as The Washington Post, SC Magazine, Forbes, Business Insider, and Ars Technica. He has also presented at BlackHat Asia on the 'Economics of Cyber Campaigns' and co-hosts the Breaking Badness cybersecurity podcast. Additionally, Tarik has authored webinars on topics like threat intelligence, attacker mindset, and false positive analysis, along with whitepapers on malicious JavaScript attacks.

With a foundation in AA from Tacoma Community College, Tarik has held key positions in renowned organizations such as Amazon, DomainTools, and Expedia Group. Throughout his career, he has served in roles like Sr Security Engineer, Senior Security Malware Researcher, Threat Hunter, Threat Hunting Team Lead, and Security Incident Response Engineer. Prior to his current roles, Tarik has also gained experience as an IT Operations Manager, System's Administrator, and IT Admin in various organizations like Woodstone Credit Union, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Milgard Manufacturing.