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Robert Olson

(He/Him)
Senior Lecturer of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology

I am a specialist in web application security, mobile application security, and offensive cybersecurity. I have been teaching cybersecurity courses since 2011 and have taught courses in web application security, mobile application security, reverse engineering, malware development, exploit development, and penetration testing. I have spoken at and conducted professional trainings at numerous industry-focused cybersecurity conferences on topics in offensive cybersecurity and cybersecurity education. In addition to my education and experience teaching cybersecurity, I also hold the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Experience

  • 2017–present
    Technical Director / Lead Penetration Tester, Eaton Cybersecurity SAFE Lab, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 2021–present
    Senior Lecturer, Department of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 2018–2022
    Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 2016–2021
    Lecturer, Department of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 2009–2016
    Adjunct Faculty, Jamestown Community College
  • 2011–2016
    Instructor, Department of Computing & Information Sciences, State University of New York at Fredonia
  • 2008–2011
    Adjunct Faculty, Department of Computing & Information Sciences, State University of New York at Fredonia

Education

  • 2016 
    Offensive Security, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • 2015 
    Nova Southeastern University, Master of Science in Management Information systems
  • 2015 
    ISC2, Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)