Hardware repair

Shane Coursen started a professional career in general computing in 1986. Between 1986 and 1991 Coursen worked for Entre' Computer Center and NYNEX Corp as a hardware repair technician.

Software Development

Shane Coursen started as Associate Software Engineer for Symantec Corporation in 1992. Since 1995 he has held senior research positions with several major antivirus vendors, including Kaspersky Lab, Fortinet Inc., Trend MICRO, McAfee & Dr Solomon's Software. In that time Coursen spent hundreds of hands-on hours looking at all types of malware at the lowest possible levels, disassembling it, documenting how it works and how to detect and eradicate it.

From 1994 to 2002 Coursen managed a project named The Joe Wells WildList. The 'job' (it was volunteer) was to collect reports and samples from a global list of contributing reporters. Collectively, the reports told us where computer viruses were being discovered, where they were propagating, and which had become prevalent. Analysis of the samples led to the creation of an industry standard virus sample library, and more importantly a rock-solid method (at least it was at the time) of monitoring and tracking the global virus threat. The WildList is still used today in most antivirus product certifications.

Shane Coursen on the Web -- Google my name. You will find hundreds of quotes that I've given to journalists over the years, as well as original articles and whitepapers.

Where you will not yet find this particular Shane Coursen: Facebook and MySpace.

Let's Talk Graphics isn't just about website design. We also provide Information Technology and Information Security services. If you have a broken computer or peripheral, a computer infected with malware, if you need to upgrade or reinstall your operating system, or simply have questions on how to best configure your computer's hardware or software applications, we can help.

 

If you suspect that digital gremlins are running around inside of your computer then call us today. Owner Shane Coursen has over 20 years professional experience in anti-virus research.

For general advice, tips, tricks and traps, please see our computer security blog: Pick Shane's Brain.