From Civil Engineering to Cybersecurity

Believe it or not, Keatron didn’t start in cybersecurity—he began his career as a civil engineer. But as the youngest person in his office, he quickly became the “computer guy” everyone turned to for tech help. That curiosity soon turned into a passion. After discovering the iconic online hacking magazine Phrack, Keatron realized cybersecurity was where he belonged—and he hasn’t looked back since.

Keatron Evans, Infosec Innovation Leader

Today, Keatron is the Vice President of Portfolio Product and AI Strategy at Infosec, a leading cybersecurity education and training company. He’s helping shape the future of cybersecurity by developing smart, AI-powered tools that make training more effective and prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges.

Teacher, Author, Mentor

One of Keatron’s biggest strengths is his ability to break down complex topics and make them easier to understand. He wrote the best-selling book Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish, which walks readers through real-world cyberattacks from beginning to end.

He’s also a senior instructor with Infosec Institute and has trained everyone from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies, always with the same goal: helping people feel more confident and capable in a fast-changing field.

His Take on Luck and Success

Keatron has a simple but powerful philosophy: always be ready. As he shared in a LinkedIn post:

“Luck is the meeting of preparation and opportunity. You don’t control the opportunity always, but you do always control the preparation.”

In cybersecurity, where new challenges pop up constantly, that mindset can make all the difference.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Keatron is passionate about helping others stay informed and protected, especially as new technologies, like artificial intelligence, introduce new threats. He’s involved in events like Cybersecurity Awareness Week, shares helpful content online, and speaks out about how AI can be used (or misused) by cybercriminals.

In an interview with Cengage, he put it clearly: “The potential misuse of AI poses significant risks and demands our constant vigilance to stay one step ahead.”

That drive to keep learning and evolving is a big part of what keeps Keatron at the top of his game.

An Inspiring Voice in Cybersecurity

Keatron’s path from engineering to becoming one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity is proof that it’s never too late to follow your curiosity. Whether he’s leading teams, writing books, or teaching the next generation of cyber pros, Keatron brings knowledge, passion, and purpose to everything he does.

Want to keep up with Keatron’s latest insights? You can follow him on LinkedIn.