Joel brings extensive security testing expertise and over a decade of cyber security experience to his role as Principal Consultant at Digital Resilience.

He began his career at Verizon as a security analyst before moving to one of Australia’s largest banks, where he held various security roles, including analyst, engineer, and testing specialist. During his tenure, he gained deep experience in vulnerability management, application security, and penetration testing.

Joel’s expertise is recognised within the industry and he serves on the GIAC Advisory Board, reflecting his deep technical knowledge and commitment to advancing the cybersecurity profession.

Joel holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Security from Charles Sturt University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He also holds multiple advanced technical certifications, including:

• OffSec Certified Expert (OSCE3)
• OffSec Exploit Developer (OSED)
• OffSec Web Expert (OSWE)
• OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
• OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP)
• OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP)
• SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
• Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) (Zero-Point Security)
• Penetration Testing Competency Level 5 (SFIA V9)
• Offensive Cyber Operations Competency Level 4 (SFIA V9)
  

Joel’s combination of technical depth, industry recognition, and hands-on experience
makes him a valuable asset in delivering high-quality security testing and remediation
advice to Digital Resilience’s clients.