Jake King is a long-time security practitioner specializing in infrastructure security, primarily in cloud environments. Jake founded Cmd, a security company focused on Linux workloads that was acquired by Elastic in 2021. Prior to this, Jake managed the security program at social media giant Hootsuite where he experienced first-hand the risks pertaining to Linux systems at scale. Jake is a frequent speaker on the topic of Linux Security at BSides, MITRE, RSA and other conferences, as well as an active member of the Vancouver cybersecurity community. An Australian native, Jake studied cyber forensics and information security management before relocating to Vancouver, Canada in 2013.