MNSec was founded to provide local governments with Information Security Services by tailored to their unique needs . MNSec is committed to providing security services lead by highly trained, experienced and certified security professionals. We operate as a non-profit consortium to offer our services at an affordable rate. We pride ourselves on instilling trust and confidence in our members that we have their best interest in mind. As an objective third-party organization, we can provide genuine security assessments and auditing services. MNSec knows local government because we are local government!
Austin Quam
Cloud Security & Assessments
Austin is an experienced and highly certified security professional who specializes in cloud security (including but not limited to Amazon Web Services, Azure, and Office 365). He specializes in information security assessments, vCISO Services, and enabling Secure DevOps. Past industries he has served include technology, critical infrastructure, healthcare, and finance. Austin has experience working for one of the biggest security consulting firms in the world and has worked with clients of all sizes in many capacities. Austin has a desire to support and serve public sector clients (specifically local governments) as he continues to aspire and work towards a more secure society together with the members of the Minnesota Security Consortium.
Tyrone E. Wilson
Certified Penetration Tester
Tyrone (CEH Master, eJPT, Sec+, Net+) is an information security professional with 24 years of experience in information technology and systems configuration, including information systems and network security. Wilson also has extensive knowledge in computer network defense, vulnerability assessments, cyber threat analysis, and incident response. As a former cybersecurity analyst for the United States Army, Wilson developed security structures to ensure American intelligence systems were protected from foreign threats. Tyrone was also a Keynote Speaker at the Hacker Halted 2019, and teaches in numerous public speaking enagagements.
Dimitrios Hilton
Cyber Security & CJIS
Dimitrios is a very active member of the consortium, and has a wide skillset that will serve members in areas such as CJIS, SCADA, PCI, HIPAA and other requirements that surface in the future. His experience in both Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Law Enforcement also makes him a great asset to law enforcement agencies when it comes to CJIS audits, Body-Worn Camera Audits, and ALPR Audits. Dimitrios is known for his experience and understanding of Local Governments and his approach to Security Assessments and follow-up vCISO services have greatly helped support existing local government staff. Local government IT departments find it extremely helpful to have him help secure their organization.