As a Senior Security Consultant, Jake Bigelow is responsible for facilitating social engineering engagements, researching the intersection of technology and human behavior, and mentoring new consultants in the social engineering space. He also conducts web application testing to support NetSPI clients.

In his three-year career in cybersecurity, Jake has developed expertise in the human-technology interface, focusing on how individuals interact with technology and how those interactions can be leveraged to access sensitive information. Prior to joining NetSPI, Jake worked in tech roles such as hardware repair technician and broadcast technician, following a career in the entertainment industry.

Jake’s proudest achievements include building testing methodologies for identity verification systems; a growing area in cybersecurity as AI becomes a key authentication layer. He holds a degree in theater and has contributed to innovative projects, including developing video systems for live performances during his time in the entertainment industry.