Kevin Cardwell

Kevin is considered an authority on information security and vulnerability assessments. He is a developer, author, and instructor in computer forensics and hacking courses. He is the author of the Center for Advanced Security and Training (CAST) Advanced Network Defense and Advanced Penetration Testing courses, Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing, Advanced Penetration Testing for Highly Secured Environments (second edition), and Backtrack: Testing Wireless Network Security. He has conducted technical presentations at Blackhat USA, Hacker Halted, ISSA, and TakeDownCon conferences as well as many others. Kevin holds a bachelor of science degree in computer science from National University in California and a Master of science in software engineering from Southern Methodist University (SMU).

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Deception As a Defense (Coursera) Coursera
Starweaver

Deception As a Defense (Coursera)

Explore the art of using deception as a powerful defense strategy in cybersecurity with our 'Deception As a Defense' course. Learn how manipulating layers 2-4 of your network can nullify an attacker's gathered intelligence, making their efforts futile and forcing them to restart their attack cycle. Perfect for IT professionals looking to enhance their defensive tactics.

May 25th 2026
2 Weeks
Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities (Coursera) Coursera
Coursera Instructor Network

Introduction to Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities (Coursera)

Dive into the realm of prompt injection vulnerabilities with our expert-led course designed for professionals working with Large Language Model systems. Understand the potential threats to your AI applications, including data breaches and compromised user interactions, and learn how to protect against them effectively.

May 18th 2026
1 Week
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