Some people consider me an IT Security Guru with almost 20 years of experience in the IT industry. However I say, you always have to learn new things!
Prior to setting up Cyber 51 in 2009, I was already regularly teaching Penetration Testing Training Courses, Cisco authorized Security Courses and was regularly engaged by governments and other businesses to establish Security policies, perform Ethical Hacking and Penetration Tests in order to secure network infrastructures and to remediate the threats encountered.
I provided IT Security Services as a consultant to organizations such as the German Railways Group, Cable & Wireless, Hypo-Vereinsbank, Motorola, Fast Lane, Cisco Systems, Apple, the U.S. Army, the British Army and various other government bodies and private sector clients.
Often I am invited as a speaker at Security conferences and work with the press on giving people an insight into current IT Security issues. In July 2013 I have presented a live Hacking demonstration at a conference in Jamaica. Attendees included senior Jamaican government ministers as well as board members from leading Caribbean banks. At Cyber 51 LLC, the company I founded, I was providing Penetration Testing and Security Audit Services to clients around the globe in addition to growing the company. In October 2018 Cyber 51 LLC was acquired by GigIT Inc.
My IT Certifications include the CISSP #339608, the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) and numerous Cisco Certifications such as the CCIE (CCIE #13708) and the CCNP Security. Additionally I am recognized by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) as an Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional as outlined in the 4011 and 4013 U.S. Government Standards. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from the Technical College in Munich, Germany.
I was born in Munich, Germany in 1974 where I also grew up, attended high school and college. Later l lived in the UK, Mexico and the U.S. I speak German, English and Spanish.
When not working or reading IT Security magazines, I dedicate a lot of time to support animal shelters particularly in Latin America. I love to travel the world, undertaking long mountain bike rides, playing with our Labrador and St. Bernard dogs for hours or simply hanging out with my friends and family.
Martin Voelk at-A-Glance
WORK EXPERIENCE / RESUME
My LinkedIn profile now serves as my latest resume / CV in terms of work history and experience. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinvoelk
CISCO CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco CCIE #13708 (was active July 2004 – July 2018), Emeritus status as of July 2018At the peak of my “Cisco time” in the mid 2000s I once was holding all CCNA and CCNP tracks (R&S, Security, Wireless, Service Provider etc.).
CCSI #31274 (Cisco Systems Certified Instructor)
GENERAL SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Systems Security Professional(CISSP #339608)
CAUSES
Animal welfareActive donator to animal shelters
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Computer ScienceLANGUAGES
EnglishGerman
Spanish
REFERENCES
Available upon requestPENETRATION TESTING CERTIFICATIONS
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
UK CREST Registered Penetration Tester
Certified Ethical Hacker v8 (C|EH – EC-Council)
HOBBIES
Dogs and animals in generalTravelling the world
Having a good time with friends and family
Good movies
IT Security
Foreign Exchange Trading (FX)
U.S. GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
INFOSEC – NSA Information Systems Security Professional4011 Recognition – U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)
4013 Recognition – U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)
DoD Information Assurance Awareness
IN THE MEDIA / NEWS
Interview with ZDNetThe right tools for network management (computing.co.uk)
Computer security for utilities is a cause for concern
Interview on Ethical Hacking with the Jamaica Observer
Hacking Demo Highlights Ease Of Cyber-theft
Interview on Cyber Crime and threats
Interview on Cyber Crime and criminal activity online
Interview on Cyber Security and Pentesting
Interview on Cyber Security on the Quality Digest TV Show
Interview on Cyber Security with Ascendant Compliance
Interview on the EU GDPR on the Quality Digest TV Show