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Derron Carstensen is a cybersecurity practitioner and consultant specializing in network security, cloud security, zero trust architecture, and offensive security. His work combines hands-on technical expertise with enterprise security architecture, assessments, and security technology evaluation. He is the author of the SANS white paper *Evaluating Zero Trust Network Access: A Framework for Comparative Security Testing* and has shared his research and experience through conference talks and hands-on workshops, including appearances at BSides Portland, BSides Boulder, and DEATHCon, where his workshop focuses on detecting Windows endpoint security bypass techniques. Drawing on a background spanning network engineering, security architecture, and penetration testing, Derron brings a practical, practitioner-focused approach to helping organizations evaluate security technologies, reduce risk, and strengthen their defenses.