EXPERIENCE
Drew Kirkpatrick has 25 years of experience designing and building complex systems, including application security, network policy management, machine learning, and transit and aerospace systems. These days, he works to improve Information Security by applying penetration testing and computer science to assess the security posture of TrustedSec clients. Before joining TrustedSec, he was a security researcher at NopSec and Secure Decisions as well as a senior computer scientist for the U.S. Navy.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Economics, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Master of Science, Computer Science, Florida Institute of Technology
- Master of Science, Computer Information Systems, Florida Institute of Technology
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- OWASP
- TOOOL
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
Drew has developed and contributed to several open source projects, including OWASP Attack Surface Detector, JS-Tap, and various machine learning and penetration testing tool projects.
PASSION FOR SECURITY
Drew’s love for building complex systems led to the discovery that he found tremendous joy in breaking complex systems—in a good way.
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