Seth Misenar

Professor

Founder at Context Security Consulting

Specialities

Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity Leadership, Artificial Intelligence

As a SANS Faculty Fellow and recognized leader in both AI-driven and operational defense, Seth Misenar has spent more than two decades turning complex security challenges into opportunities to learn, adapt, and lead. He empowers defenders to protect what matters most. He is the author of SANS SEC411: AI Security Principles and Practices: GenAI and LLM Defense, SANS SEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering: Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring, and SANS LDR414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification, where he equips defenders and leaders to build measurable, adaptive, and future-ready security operations. Known for his humor and real-world insight, Seth transforms technical depth into practical strategies that resonate with cybersecurity professionals and business executives alike.

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Seth is an energetic engaging teacher with the experience and knowledge to tackle subjects facing SOCs today and make this information relevant-useful. ”
Mick LeachNationwide
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Seth's enthusiasm makes the class work very well. His knowledge is amazing and will certainly be taken back to work with me!”
Kevin CowellBT
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Everyday [Seth] provided actionable items that could be taken back to improve my organization.”
John WoodlingAmerican Airlines Federal Credit Union