Our history
2014
In 2014, 7 Minute Security was created as a podcast featuring 7-minute episodes about corporate information security challenges. Soon we received requests from wide variety of audiences (from IT staff members to CISOs) asking for security assessments and help with managing their security programs.
2017
7 Minute Security officially launched as a cybersecurity consultancy with a focus on assessments, penetration testing, and training. Clients include Fortune 100 companies (such as UHG/Optum Health Care), large financial institutions, community banks, legal firms, and large and small manufacturers.
2021
- Added Principal Security Engineer to staff roster
- Attained Payment Card Industry Professional certification
2022
- Added staff with expertise in PCI and cloud assessments
- Began creating Light Pentest service and training
- Celebrated 500 podcast episodes
- Attained Certified Red Team Professional certification
2023
- Created live training class and eBook about penetration testing
- Added additional staff resources focusing on Web and hardware testing
- Began weekly YouTube live streams