David McCartney

About David McCartney

Over twenty-one years of experience in demanding information technology settings with a focus on information security over the past twelve years. Strong background in risk management, information assurance, vulnerability scanning and remediation, security policy creation and evangelism, penetration testing, and incident response. Repeatedly recognized for ability to take leadership of a project and deliver quality results in a timely fashion while balancing business needs with security requirements. Presenter at DerbyCon, Cornell Cloud Forum, Central Ohio ISSA,(ISC)2 Central Ohio Chapter, The Ohio State University\'s Cyber Security Day, Security Liaisons, and SecWOG (Security Working Group). Specialties: Master of Science in Network Security, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM).

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Testing Manager

   Destination Marketing Agency

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Capitol Technology University

  Master of Science

  2005 — 2007

• Franklin University

  Bachelor of Science

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Speaking Geek to Geeks, Speaking Non-Geek to Non-Geeks
• Cissp
• Business Acumen
• Drums
• Networking
• Integration
• Pci Dss
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Windows Server
• Penetration Testing
• Microsoft Exchange
• Operating Systems
• Information Assurance
• Vulnerability Management
• Gpen
• Security
• Network Security
• Patch and Vulnerability Management
• Information Security
• Computer Security
• People-Networking
• Risk Assessment
• Disaster Recovery
• Ceh
• Servers
• Professional/Technical Writing and Editing
• Antivirus
• Sword Fighting
• Firewalls
• Risk Management
• Information Security Management
• Software Documentation
• Information Technology