Ridgeback InfoSec, LLC
Offensive Security Training
Real tools. Real techniques. Real tradecraft.
Ridgeback InfoSec teaches practical offensive security through hands-on courses, operator-focused walkthroughs, and field-tested tooling. Start with structured training, then keep sharpening with free talks and practical resources.
Training Built for Operators
Choose the course that matches where you are now. OTF builds practical confidence with offensive tooling; OTO goes deeper into operator workflows, chaining, customization, and scenario-driven work.
Offensive Tooling Foundations
Build confidence with common offensive tools, responsible testing workflows, and practical lab exercises designed for newer practitioners.
Offensive Tooling for Operators
Go deeper into operator methodology, multi-stage attack scenarios, customization, scripting, and tool-driven tradecraft.
What Makes the Training Different
The material is grounded in practical testing work: how tools behave, where workflows break down, and what matters when you are trying to move from theory into execution.
Work with real offensive tools in realistic scenarios instead of sanitized demos or slide-heavy theory.
Continue practicing after class with Antisyphon Cyber Range access included with each course.
Ask questions, see live demonstrations, and get direct guidance from an instructor who does the work.
Practitioner Led
Taught by Chris Traynor
Chris is a GIAC-certified penetration tester and instructor with nearly two decades across web and mobile development, QA automation, and offensive security. Ridgeback courses are shaped by real testing experience, not abstract lab theater.
Keep Learning Between Classes
Ridgeback is also a resource hub for offensive security learners: talks, recordings, tools, and event appearances that keep the training practical and current.
Webcasts, conference talks, and interviews covering pentesting techniques, Burp Suite, career lessons, and field notes.
Watch now Open-Source ToolsPython utilities for vulnerability management, reconnaissance, and repeatable security testing workflows.
Explore tools Upcoming EventsTalks, training, and conference appearances where you can learn live or connect with Ridgeback in person.
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Ridgeback training and talks have appeared across practitioner-focused security conferences, training platforms, and community events.
Train with tools you will actually use.
Explore the courses, watch the free recordings, or reach out about a private cohort for your team.