We teach cybersecurity through practical work: following evidence, explaining findings, and learning from feedback. Guardian Foundry is where that work comes together.
A useful training exercise asks you to make a decision and explain it. Our courses pair concepts with practice, from foundational knowledge to investigations and written reports.
On designated report exercises, Level Effect instructors review the reasoning and writing. Learners get specific feedback to apply to their next attempt.
For organizations, we help manage the training and make completed work and feedback visible to managers in Guardian Foundry.
How we work with teamsInstructor & Co-Founder
NSA veteran and software developer with 10+ years in offensive cyber operations. Co-founded Level Effect in 2017 and built Recon, a network-aware EDR platform acquired by Huntress in 2021. Now building Guardian Foundry to make cybersecurity training accessible, hands-on, and actually fun.
Instructor & Co-Founder
Air Force cyber intelligence veteran and Senior Threat Researcher at Booz Allen and Huntress Labs. Teaches at Level Effect, and is determined that every student graduates with real skills, not just certificates. Father of four and PNW outdoor enthusiast.
Instructor & Co-Founder
Cybersecurity educator and penetration tester who built Level Effect's award-winning Cyber Defense Analyst bootcamp and Virtual SOC training environment. OSCP certified with over a decade in pentesting, security consulting, and vulnerability management. Now leading Level Effect's mission to make career-ready cybersecurity training accessible to everyone through Guardian Foundry.