Andrew Merrylees
About Andrew
Andrew Merrylees is a cybersecurity professional focused on developing advanced technical content for WWT customers. He designs and builds cyber range environments and custom Capture the Flag (CTF) scenarios that simulate realistic attack paths, showcase modern security tools, and sharpen defensive skills through hands-on experience.
With over 15 years of experience across enterprise and mission-focused environments, Andrew brings a strong foundation in system and network architecture, threat simulation, and adversary emulation. His content is informed by real-world tradecraft, enabling organizations to prepare for evolving threats in a controlled, purpose-built environment.
In addition to his work at WWT, Andrew has spent years supporting national cybersecurity efforts, with a focus on offensive security disciplines and capability development. This background provides critical insight into how threats operate—and how to build training environments that effectively mirror them. He is passionate about creating technical experiences that go beyond theory—helping teams train, evaluate, and adapt with confidence.
With over 15 years of experience across enterprise and mission-focused environments, Andrew brings a strong foundation in system and network architecture, threat simulation, and adversary emulation. His content is informed by real-world tradecraft, enabling organizations to prepare for evolving threats in a controlled, purpose-built environment.
In addition to his work at WWT, Andrew has spent years supporting national cybersecurity efforts, with a focus on offensive security disciplines and capability development. This background provides critical insight into how threats operate—and how to build training environments that effectively mirror them. He is passionate about creating technical experiences that go beyond theory—helping teams train, evaluate, and adapt with confidence.
Speaking Profile
| Event | Session | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 26th Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow | Capture The Flag (CTF) Workshop/Exercise - the hunt for indicators of compromise (IOC) (pre-registration required) | 09/16/2025 |