Larry Franklin

Larry Franklin is a US Navy Veteran who served as an Aviation Electronics Technician and later transitioned into an Information Technology Security Consultant role.

As an IT Security Consultant, Larry specializes in security vulnerability assessments, web application testing, penetration testing for networks, SIEM analysis, and providing security recommendations and remediation requirements to mitigate cyber attacks.

He has extensive experience in conducting foundational architect reviews, gap analysis assessments for regulatory security standards, and is well-versed in HIPAA, PII, FERPA, NERC CIP, and CMMC Compliance certification standards.

Larry Franklin is actively involved in the OWASP community and serves as the Jacksonville Chapter Leader since May 2018, focusing on advancing software security awareness.

In terms of education, Larry pursued studies in Middleburg, Fl, and completed the Aviation Electronics Tech program at the US Navy AVA School NATTC Millington, TN.

His professional journey includes positions such as Sales Specialist and Sales Associate at Lowe's Companies, Inc., Security Consultant at Secure Ideas, Aircraft Electrician at Tyonek Native Corp, and Avionics Technician E-6 in the US Navy.