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David Boyd

Senior Security Consultant

EXPERIENCE
David is a Security Consultant with 15+ years of experience in the technical industry. He specializes in Network Security and Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Assessments, Physical Security Assessments, Firewall and Router Audits, Social Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, and Network/Systems Engineering. He has worked in various industries including consulting, education, military, retail, government, media, law firms, and hospitals. David started his career as a member of the United States Army and was deployed to Iraq as convoy and convoy security.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • B.AS in Network Security and Forensics, Fountainhead College of Technology
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • QSA
  • C|EH, Security+
  • Network+
  • A+
  • NSTISSI-4011
  • CNSSI-4012
  • CNSSI-4013
  • CNSSI-4014
  • NSTISSI-4015
  • CNSSI-4016

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • East TN ISSA
  • Knoxville InfraGard
  • OWASP Knoxville
  • DC865

PASSION FOR SECURITY
David’s passion for security stems from his desire to help others be more secure. David has always had an interest in making technology do what it wasn’t meant to do. His lifelong passion for security sparked after viewing different films such as Sneakers, Hackers, and WarGames at a young age.

Featured Blogs And Resources

Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.

Blog October 18 2022

Dameware Mini: The Sleeper Hit of 2019?

Discover how to exploit a 4-year-old vulnerability in SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control, and gain footholds on several gigs, with step-by-step guidance…

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Blog April 28 2022

NFT Crime: From the Simple to the Ingeniously Simple

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT theft highlights the growing threat of cryptocurrency scams, including rug pulls, social engineering, and wash trading, posing risks…

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Blog February 10 2022

Social Engineering Basics: How to Win Friends and Infiltrate Businesses

Understanding social engineering tactics and how to defend against physical breaches, with expert insights to enhance security awareness and employee…

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Events Columbus, OH | May 22 2025

Central Ohio ISSA InfoSec Summit 2025

Customize your Linux system with our expert guides and resources, ensuring maximum security and performance, backed by our team of experienced professionals.

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Events TrustedSec HQ | April 29 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - April 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter April MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…

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Events Charlotte, NC | April 27 2025

ILTA EVOLVE 2025

Customize your Linux system with TrustedSec's advanced features and discover how our secret can help you optimize performance and security.

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Blog March 28 2025

MCP: An Introduction to Agentic Op Support

1.1      IntroductionAgents and Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a powerful combination for driving automation. In this post, we’ll explore how to implement…

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Blog March 27 2025

Getting the Most Out of Your API Security Assessment

Tips for what you can do in advance of an API Security Assessment to help us avoid delays and ensure the process runs smoothly and benefits everyone.

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Webinars March 26 2025

Windows Client Privilege Escalation

Penetration testers and Red Teamers won't want to miss this webinar on Windows client privilege escalation where we discuss enumeration, tools, and techniques.

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Events TrustedSec HQ | March 25 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - March 2025

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter March MeetupCome join us for our meetup! The ISC2 Cleveland Chapter is hosting an exciting in-person event for all cybersecurity…

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