About me
Mario Perez is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a passion of empowering individuals and organizations to safeguard their digital assets. With extensive experience in network engineering, ethical hacking, and cloud security, Mario has a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape. As a dedicated educator, Mario has taught at renowned institutions like Los Angeles Valley College, Los Angeles Mission College and Santa Monica College. He is a certified instructor for industry-leading certifications such Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and AWS, ensuring that his students receive top-tier training.Mario’s expertise extends to various domains, including:Network Security: Designing, implementing, and securing complex network infrastructures.Cybersecurity Education: Developing and delivering engaging cybersecurity and networking curriculum.Cloud Security: Protecting cloud-based systems and data.Ethical Hacking: Identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risks.Mario’s commitment to excellent is evident in his numerous certifications and accomplishments. He is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco Certified Network Engineer, CompTIA Network+, Fiber Optic Technician, and holds certifications in AWS Cloud Computing Architecture and Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer.Beyond his professional pursuits, Mario actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the Workforce Development and Education at California Cybersecurity Task Force and NICE Community Coordinating Council. He is passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative learning environment.