Chantel Sims
Contributor
Chantel is an alumni of Georgia State University (B.S. Psychology, ‘13) and of Evolve Security Academy. Presently she holds three security certifications including being an Evolve Security Certified Penetration Tester and Security certified.
Chantel entered the information security field as a Jr. Information Security Analyst where she monitored and scanned for cyber threats, conducted penetration tests, and strengthened the security posture of her company. Currently, she works as an Information Security Analyst at Northern Trust going through their two year Information Security rotational development program that includes rotating through the red team, secure development team, IT audit, and the security technology teams.
As the HackTheBox Chicago Ambassador, she leads monthly meetups with other penetration testers/ethical hackers as a way of building community and making pentesting a little less intimidating to newcomers.
She has also taught a number of students threat hunting and offensive security tactics. Info Sec community involvement, mentorship, and offensive security topics are what drive her passion for technology.
