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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 Orlando, FL | October 12 2026

InfoSec World 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's InfoSec World!

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Events Deadwood, SD | October 07 2026

Wild West Hackin' Fest 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's Wild West Hackin' Fest!

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Events Grand Rapids, MI | September 24 2026

GrrCON 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's GrrCON!

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Training Resources August 01 2026

Black Hat USA Training - Supply-Chain to Runtime: Attacking & Defending the Modern DevOps Stack

During our Black Hat training, go beyond network pentesting fundamentals and gain the attacker and defender perspective needed to conduct modern,…

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Events Pittsburgh, PA | July 10 2026

BSidesPGH 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at this year's BSides Pittsburgh!

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Events TrustedSec HQ | June 30 2026

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter Member Meeting - June 2026

ISC2 Cleveland Chapter June 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 Las Vegas, NV | June 24 2026

NCIGF IT Summit 2026

TrustedSec is proud to sponsor and have a booth at the 2026 NCIGF IT Summit in Las Vegas!

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