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Nick Mitropoulos

With over two decades in the cybersecurity trenches, Nick Mitropoulos brings elite-level expertise to the classroom. His exceptional background spans incident handling, vulnerability management, SOC operations, and threat intelligence. Nick transforms complex security concepts into practical knowledge that professionals can immediately apply to protect their organizations.

What sets Nick apart is his unique ability to bridge the gap between theoretical security principles and real-world implementation. His students don't just memorize concepts—they learn how to deploy them effectively against evolving threats.

World-Class Credentials

  • Holds over 50 security certifications including GIAC (GCIH, GPEN, GWAPT, GBFA, GISF, GSEC, GCLD), EC-Council (CEH, CEI Certified Instructor), ISC2 (CISSP, SSCP, Certified ISC2 instructor), CompTIA (CASP+, CYSA+, Security+), Cisco (CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA Security, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCDA), Palo Alto (ACE), Qualys (Certified Specialist in AssetView and ThreatPROTECT, Cloud Agent, PCI Compliance, Policy Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Web Application Scanning), Splunk (Splunk Certified User) and many more.
  • Certified ISC2 & EC-Council instructor with outstanding student success rates
  • United Nations Hall of Fame inductee
  • EC-Council Hall of Fame recipient
  • GIAC advisory board member and SANS CISO board member
  • Cisco champion and CyberOps scholar with industry-wide recognition
  • Senior IEEE member with significant contributions to security standards

Academic Excellence

  • MSc with distinction in Advanced Security and Digital Forensics (Edinburgh Napier University)
  • BSc with highest honors in Computer Science and Telecommunications (University of Thessaly)
  • Continues to contribute to security research and educational methodologies

Nick's teaching approach reflects his passion for cybersecurity education. When discussing SIEM implementation or incident response protocols, he speaks from having built and managed these systems for organizations like JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, and government agencies. This real-world perspective is what makes his training uniquely valuable.

Whether you're pursuing advanced certifications or building specialized security skills for your organization, Nick's guidance ensures you develop capabilities that genuinely enhance your security posture and advance your career.

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