Dave Shackleford is a well-respected, authoritative voice in the world of cybersecurity. He is the founder and principal consultant of Voodoo Security, an organization that specializes in providing top-notch security consulting services to companies across various industries. Shackleford is also a faculty member at IANS, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to up-and-coming security professionals.

Apart from that, he is also a former VMware vExpert at Virtualization Security, a position he held with pride. He has previously held senior level positions such as Chief Security Strategist at EMC Ionix, Director for Risk & Compliance and Security Assessments at Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, and Senior VP, Research and CTO at IANS. He has authored several books on information security and has proven time and again that he can slay the most sacred of cows in the field of cybersecurity.

With a dual degree in computer information systems and psychology/microbiology from Georgia State University and certifications such as CISSP, CCSK, and GPEN, Shackleford is the complete package. He has also worked for numerous prestigious organizations such as Configuresoft, Vigilar, and Norfolk Southern, to mention a few. He is passionate about his work and provides invaluable insights on various security-related topics within the industry.