David Ryan is an accomplished information security expert with over a decade of experience in the field. He holds a Master of Science degree from Royal Holloway, University of London, and has worked for various organizations over the years, including Checksec, Setpay, Point Breach, Corsaire, Eircom, Eircom.Net, Docomo Intertouch Pte. Ltd., Sabre Pacific, and IBM.

Throughout his professional journey, David has held different roles, such as director, security advisor, co-founder, principal security consultant, information security specialist, security specialist and team leader, IT consultant, network administrator, and technical analyst. His extensive experience in these various roles has equipped him with a broad range of skills and expertise, which he leverages to provide solutions to complex cyber security challenges.

As a director of Checksec, a leading cyber security consulting firm, David helps organizations identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate the risks of cyber threats. Before Checksec, he served as a security advisor at Setpay, where he provided expert guidance on security measures and best practices. He also co-founded Point Breach, a company that specialized in incident response and digital forensics.

Prior to that, David worked as a principal security consultant at Corsaire, where he led a team of security experts and provided clients with comprehensive risk assessments and security solutions. He also spent time as an information security specialist and team leader at Eircom and Eircom.Net, respectively, where he was responsible for designing and implementing security policies and procedures.

David Ryan is a knowledgeable and experienced information security professional whose skills and expertise have benefited many organizations over the years. His vast knowledge and extensive experience make him an invaluable asset to the industry.