Jack Daniel

Retired from cybersecurity, but not from life. Community Builder, Storyteller, Wanderer

Jack Daniel is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in technology, security, and community building. Here's an overview of his career and activities:

Professional Experience

Jack Daniel is currently associated with ArtiFictions LLC in Brunswick, Georgia, where he describes himself as "Mechanic, Blacksmith, Luthier, and stuff".1 He is retired but remains busier than ever, engaging in various roles and activities:

Co-founder of Security BSides (June 2009 - Present): A rapidly growing security conference initiative.1
Co-host of Security Voices Podcast (January 2019 - Present): A long-form interview podcast featuring interesting people in the security field.1
CEVS (Chief Executive Void Screamer) at Tiki Tonk, LLC (January 2018 - Present): An umbrella organization for his community work and other projects.1

Previous Roles

Community Advocate at Tenable (June 2011 - March 2022).1
Co-host of Security Weekly (August 2011 - December 2019).1
Director at National Information Security Group (NAISG) (August 2006 - September 2012).1
Various roles at Astaro AG, including Community Development Manager and Sr. Support Engineer.1

Achievements and Recognition

Jack Daniel has received several honors for his contributions to the security field:

Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Security (2010-2018).1
Inducted into the Security Bloggers' Network Hall of Fame (2013).1
Inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame (2015).1
Awarded the SANS Difference Makers award for his work on Security BSides (2015).1
Received the O'Reilly Defender award for his work on the Shoulders of InfoSec Project (2016).1

Community Involvement

Jack Daniel is known for his community-building efforts in the security industry. He describes himself as a community builder, historian, blacksmith, and luthier.1 His work with Security BSides and various podcasts demonstrates his commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the security community.