Ian Sun is a cybersecurity researcher and conference speaker focused on social engineering defense and human layer security. He previously presented original research at SecureWorld Financial Services in 2025, where he introduced the Dissonance Test, a behavioral method for surfacing deception in hiring and access control, including nation-state infiltration into IT roles. His work bridges threat intelligence with practical defenses for help desks, hiring, onboarding, and workforce identity. Ian brings hands-on experience from MSP and university IT roles and holds CompTIA Network+, Security+, and ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity credentials. He is currently pursuing the PNPT.