Nick Hitchcock is an experienced professional with over 20 years of expertise in the field of information technology and security. With a network of 2,411 LinkedIn connections, Nick has established a strong reputation within the industry. Their skills include conducting large-scale security assessments, penetration tests, risk assessments, forensic analysis, and physical security assessments. They have also honed their social engineering skills during penetration testing assessments.

Nick has made significant contributions to the Info-sec community, serving as a keynote speaker at various events and being interviewed on renowned platforms such as the Katie Couric Show. Additionally, they have volunteered their time as part of the Social Engineering Village Team at DEF CON and played a crucial role in organizing and providing security for DerbyCon for its first five years.

Currently, as the Owner, Penetration Tester, and Security Consultant at NHT Consulting since 2004, Nick specializes in network penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. They have also served as a Senior Information Security Analyst at Highmark Health and an IT Security Examiner at INS Services, where they conducted audits and provided investigative services to government agencies. With a strong skill set in penetration testing and social engineering, Nick has proven themselves as an expert in the field.