James Kern

James Kern has been interested in security since a young age. He's a member of OWASP, the Open Web Application Project, a member of Locksport International since 2008, and is one of the founding members of TX RX Labs. A licensed bodyguard in the State of Texas, he's working toward his Private Investigator's license as well as multiple computer security licenses such as the CompTIA A+, Security+, EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker,  Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator, and Licensed Penetration Tester certifications. He has degrees in both Psychology and Applied Mathematics and is a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, and not only competed but played the Féderalé at Gringo Warrior during DEFCON 17.