David Kennedy

David Kennedy is the Founder of TrustedSec, an information security consulting company in Strongsville, Ohio, and the Co-Founder and Chief Hacking Officer of Binary Defense Systems (BDS), a full-service monitoring and detection company.

With a background as a former Chief Security Officer for Diebold Incorporated, an international Fortune 1000 company, David has over 12 years of security experience, specializing in information security consulting for over five years.

David's expertise extends to media appearances on FoxNews, CNN, and other high-profile outlets, as well as founding DerbyCon, a significant security conference, and co-authoring 'Metasploit: The Penetration Testers Guide' book.

As a founding member of the 'Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES)', David is a creator of renowned open-source tools like The Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET) and has a strong background in the intelligence community from his time with the U.S. Marine Corps in the middle east including Iraq.

David's educational background includes studies in Business Management at Malone University, Hawaii Pacific University, and Devry, and his organizational involvement spans roles at various companies and institutions, showcasing his leadership and versatility in the security industry.