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.
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…
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…
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…
Central Ohio ISSA InfoSec Summit 2025
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Don't Burn Your Money: Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Next Red Team
Join Targeted Operations Practice Lead Jason Lang and CTO Justin Elze as they go through the best (and worst) things you can do before, during, and after a red…
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…
ILTA EVOLVE 2025
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Live Discord Event – JS-Tap Demo and Updates
Join us for an exclusive live Discord session on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00AM ET/10:00AM CT with Principal Security Consultant Drew Kirkpatrick (@Hoodoer)!…
The Necessity of Active Testing – Detection Edition
Most security teams understand the importance of log collection and building detections to provide early indicators of anomalous or potentially malicious…
WWL First News - It can be easy to fall victim to an online scam. Here's how to stay safe.
JPSO recently fell victim to a large phishing scam. What IS a phishing scam? Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with WWL First News about how…
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