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Black Hills Information Security

Penetration testing and security consulting services provider

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Black Hills Information Security Description

Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) is a cybersecurity services company founded in 2008 that provides penetration testing, security consulting, and regulatory compliance services to organizations. The company is part of a network of related companies created by founder John Strand, collectively known as the BHIS Tribe of Companies, which includes Active Countermeasures (network security tools and training), Antisyphon Infosec Training (affordable cybersecurity education), Wild West Hackin' Fest (information security conferences and training), and REKCAH! Publishing (security-focused comic books and zines). BHIS employs security consultants, systems administrators, and business support staff who conduct security assessments and testing engagements for clients. The company emphasizes community involvement through free educational content, open-source tools, and support for various security projects. Their service offerings span penetration testing, security consulting, and compliance assessments across different organizational needs. The company operates with a team structure that includes security consultants who perform technical assessments, project managers who coordinate engagements, business consultants who work with clients on solution identification, and systems administrators who maintain infrastructure. BHIS positions itself as providing accessible security services while contributing to the broader information security community through its affiliated organizations and educational initiatives.