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Christopher Linton

Affiliate Faculty

Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics

Bio

Christopher Linton has been working in IT for over 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. Christopher holds four GIAC certifications: GCIH, GWAPT, GPEN, GWEB, and is a member of the GIAC Advisory Board and the SANS Instructor Development program. He also likes anagrams like "SETEC Astronomy" and has a binary clock on his desk at work. Since 2007 he has served on various IT positions at the Jefferson County Public Schools System, more recently as Manager of Information Security. He normally teaches our Information Systems Security courses.

Degree

Other in Red Team Operations Certifications

GIAC

Other in Cloud Security Techniques Certifications

GIAC

Other in Penetration Testing Certifications

GIAC

Other in Penetration Testing Certifications

GIAC

Other in Red Team Operations Certifications

GIAC

BS in Computer Science

University of Colorado

BS in Computer Science

University of Colorado​, Boulder

Research Interests

Phishing, SIEM, OSINT, malware, and more.

Teaching Interests

Improving information security systems, processes, & awareness for all users.