Jonathan Sherk

Jonathan Sherk is a Principal Research Scientist and Engineer at the McCrary Institute, specializing in cybersecurity research funded by federal grants. His work addresses real-world challenges in cyber and critical infrastructure security for local governments, private industry, and critical infrastructure sectors.

He earned a B.S. in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland and holds multiple certifications, including:

• ISSMP
• CISSP
• C|EH
• RTAC
• Sec+
• Net+

Jonathan's expertise spans red team assessments, cyber tabletop exercises, and intelligence operations. His research focuses on practical solutions to enhance security frameworks and resilience in critical systems, supported by his background as a Department of the Army Civilian in intelligence.