Michael Tigges

‍Transforming curiosity into cyber defense, one line of code at a time.

Michael Tigges is a Principal Tactical Response Analyst at Huntress, where he puts his passion for reverse engineering, threat detection, and partner support into practice. His interest in cybersecurity took off when he began learning Python and dissecting malware lurking in open-source software channels. Today, he holds a B.S. in Cybersecurity from the SANS Technology Institute and a host of certifications, including GPEN, GCFE, GCFA, GCIA, and GCIH.

Before joining Huntress, Michael worked in financial risk analysis for enterprise banking and served eight years of Active Duty in the U.S. Air Force munitions career field, bringing a unique blend of analytical skill, discipline, and operational insight to his role. What he loves most about Huntress is the open atmosphere: “There’s always something interesting going on to learn from,” he says, whether it’s threat intel specialists forming a cohesive threat picture, reverse engineers dissecting malware, or account managers supporting valued partners.

What’s your favorite cybersecurity tip, Michael?

“Never click promotional email links; figure out where they go and navigate yourself. When typing out that domain, you may find it doesn't say what you think it does.”

Outside of work, Michael invests his time in gaming, software engineering, and exploring open-source security projects. He also shares his insights on his personal blog (sudorem.dev) and on X: @sudo_Rem.

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