Hall of Fame
Champions
Champions are exceptional individuals contributing to MCSI's mission to empower 1 million cyber experts with world-class critical thinking and problem-solving skills to protect democracy, defend communities, and secure critical infrastructure.
Divya Lakshmanan
We proudly recognize Divya for her outstanding expertise in digital forensics, OSINT, and cloud security. Beyond her technical mastery, she has empowered thousands of students through the MCSI Method, consistently earning recognition as one of our most exceptional instructors—even from seasoned IT professionals with decades of experience.
Bushra Safdar
Bushra has been one of the most dedicated, consistent, and reliable instructors on the MCSI team. For years, she has quietly reviewed work and provided comprehensive support to thousands of students under a veil of anonymity. She truly embodies the MCSI vision: teach everything we know, and help everyone who asks for it.
Duane Dunston
We recognize Prof. Dunston for his extraordinary contributions to cyber education. He has taught hundreds of students on problem-solving skills. He conducted a groundbreaking study on how to best learn and teach cybersecurity. And Duane is also an accomplished practitioner, building advanced tools that push the field forward.Top Performers
Aria Shobeiri
Aria joined MCSI in 2024 and quickly went on to complete both MRT and MOIS. He has demonstrated exceptional ability in solving complex problems, developing software, executing advanced attacks, and conducting research - showcasing a breadth of offensive security expertise.
Walter Oberacher
Walter arrived on our platform like a meteor—moving with incredible speed to complete all of our cloud fundamentals and cloud security exercises across all three major hypervisors. His drive and technical ability set a powerful example for what focus and determination can achieve.
Jérémy Gardas
Jérémy is an extraordinary offensive security professional. In less than a year, he completed the vast majority of the technical exercises in MCSI's MRT, MPT, and MBT certifications. His skill is such that he could successfully hack any application we put in front of him.
Nathan Curnow
Nathan Curnow is a cybersecurity professional with a passion for both defensive and offensive security. He is highly skilled in developing tools in Python, Rust, and C to enhance detection, response, and automation—bridging the gap between attack and defense with innovation.
Ibon Castro
Ibon is a remarkably talented professional who completed our DevSecOps course with ease and excellence. With his skills and determination, we see an extraordinary future ahead for him in cybersecurity.
Timo Sablowski
Timo is an expert offensive security professional who has completed over 90% of MCSI's MRT certification. He has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in malware development, advanced evasion techniques, and the kind of problem-solving that defines true expertise in offensive security.
Harris Wassylko
Harris began his career in sales, but his curiosity pulled him toward cybersecurity. Sitting alongside a technical team, he taught himself practical skills until he earned a role in digital forensics and incident response. His journey is a testament to determination, self-learning, and the power of persistence.
Lukasz Wierzbicki
Lukasz is an independent penetration tester and consultant who has demonstrated outstanding skills in penetration testing, vulnerability research, and Red Teaming. His expertise and hands-on capabilities make him a trusted professional in the offensive security field.
Christian Schmidt
Christian is a cloud security expert who helps teams secure and strengthen their cloud environments—hardening Kubernetes, tightening identity, and solving the issues that matter most. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in cloud security.
Elie Uwimana
Elie Uwimana is a self-driven ethical hacker and CTF player with a deep passion for technology and its impact on global communities. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional penetration testing skills and a relentless drive to grow, contribute, and make a difference in the cybersecurity field.
Vilim Rapic
Vilim is the first student to achieve a 90% pass rate on MRE - one of our most challenging reverse engineering courses. He has demonstrated exceptional capability, persistence, and the rare ability to solve complex problems that elude most professionals.
Allan Hedegaard
Allan is a senior security practitioner with decades of experience. On our platform, he has demonstrated exceptional skills in penetration testing and Red Teaming, while also discovering multiple critical vulnerabilities - including those rated at the maximum CVSS 10.0 severity.