Brian Fehrman is a long-time BHIS Security Researcher and Consultant with extensive academic credentials and industry certifications who specializes in AI, hardware hacking, and red teaming, and outside of work is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, big-game hunter, and home-improvement enthusiast.

Bronwen Aker is a BHIS Technical Editor who joined full-time in 2022 after years of contract work, bringing decades of web development and technical training experience to her roles in editing pentest reports, enhancing QA/QC processes, and improving public websites, and who enjoys sci-fi/fantasy, Animal Crossing, and dogs outside of work.

Jack Verrier joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in the Summer of 2024 as a Security Consultant. In this role, he performs external, internal, and wireless engagements, as well as creating content like writing blogs, giving talks, and teaching at conferences. Previously, Jack worked several jobs, including penetration testing and physical security, as well as working as an electronics technician, teaching computer repair, and even being a hand model. He chose BHIS because he was a previous client and was impressed by the work they did. He enjoys the community-benefit focus and the opportunity to work with smart and skilled people. Outside of work, Jack can be found creating ceramics and pottery.

Joff Thyer is a BHIS Security Consultant with advanced degrees, multiple GIAC certifications, and deep expertise in offensive security and exploit development, who enjoys crafting sophisticated malware for penetration tests and, outside of work, making music and woodworking.