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Dave Kennedy
Founder & Chief Hacking Officer
David Kennedy is the founder of Binary Defense and TrustedSec and is considered an industry leader in cybersecurity. Former Chief Security Officer of Diebold, David has led global cybersecurity teams, testified before Congress, and provides expert analysis on major news outlets. He co-authored the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and played a pinnacle role in shaping the penetration testing and offensive security industry. A Marine with intelligence experience, he prioritizes family, fitness, and co-hosts "Hacking Your Health Podcast.” David's life mission is to help others and to make the world a safer place in cybersecurity which drives him every single day.
When it comes to cybersecurity, few have seen both sides of the fight like Dave Kennedy. In this episode of SOC Unlocked, Host Mick Leach sits down with the TrustedSec and Binary Defense founder to unpack how AI is transforming everything—from the hacker’s playbook to the defender’s response—and why people still matter most.
Explore how AI is reshaping the SOC in Chapter 8 of our Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity web series.
Tune in as host and SOC expert Mick Leach and Dave Kennedy, Founder & Chief Hacking Officer of TrustedSec and Binary Defense dive into a variety of topics including, the importance of understanding offensive capabilities, behavioral analytics, and centralizing security tools to enhance visibility and response.