Renzon Cruz, based in Dubai, is a seasoned security professional working as a Principal Consultant in Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Unit 42, a division of Palo Alto Networks. His expertise has also made him an esteemed member of TheDFIRReport, a consortium of accomplished DFIR professionals who disseminate insightful incident reports to the public. These reports have gained traction globally and have been referenced in numerous governmental advisories.

Renzon has been selected as a speaker at various notable international platforms including DefCon BTV, NorthSec, BSides Vancouver, BSides London, BSides Doha, and the ROOTCON Hacking Conference. Renzon also co-founded and instructs at GuideM, a cybersecurity training center grounded in real-world applications, located in the Philippines. His professional curiosity spans a wide spectrum of the cybersecurity field, with a focus on defensive strategies, threat hunting, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), malware analysis, and adversary simulation. Renzon also holds several certifications like GREM, GDAT, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, and GCIH to name a few.