About

My name is Don Cowan.

This blog is a personal space where I cement my knowledge by sharing experiences, projects, and insights from cybersecurity.

Professional Background

• Hacker, IBM X-Force Red, August 2025 to present
• Student Systems Administrator, TU School of Cyber Studies, 2024 to 2025
• Hacker Intern, IBM X-Force Red, 2024
• Cybersecurity Intern, Oneok and Magellan Midstream Partners, 2023 to 2024
• Security Analyst, University of Tulsa, 2022 to 2024
• Combat Engineer, United States Marine Corps, 2014 to 2021

Academic Background

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and am pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Tulsa. I served as President of Root 66 Tulsa Cyber Club and competed in CPTC, CCDC, and NCAE Cyber Games.