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…
Queen City Conference
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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker - What are smart device security risks?
Hackers recently targeted fridges and freezers at grocery stores in Europe, which has people asking about the smart devices in their own homes. Advisory…
Leash Your LLM: Rolling Out Claude and Copilot Securely
Join our experts as they break down the essential security considerations for Claude Desktop and Microsoft Copilot and how to safely rollout desktop AI use in…
BSides Columbus 2026
Enroll in our pre-conference training and don't miss the keynote by Founder & CEO David Kennedy at BSides Columbus!
The Quiet Phase: Why Active Directory Group Enumeration Deserves Your Attention
Most teams watch the door; the window gets less attention. In this blog, we cover how auditing Active Directory group enumeration surfaces attacker…
News 5 Cleveland - Cleveland warns of scammers posing as city employees, demanding thousands
When a scam asks for far too much, that’s often how it gets caught. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins News 5 Cleveland to discuss the City of…
Three Flags and a Funeral: Are CTFs Dead?
Is AI the end of CTFs, or just their next evolution? AI is making its way into every corner of technology and CTFs are no exception, but what does this mean…
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