About me

David served as the Managing Director at Cryptic Software Limited for a decade, where he successfully raised £3 million pounds. Under his leadership, the company designed and built a state-of-the-art SIEM. His vast expertise in the technical domain is evident from his contributions to numerous military, government, and Special Forces projects. David was instrumental in creating custom security solutions for the Government's Defense Evaluation Research Agency (DERA), developing trail of evidence tools for the Metropolitan police, and collaborating with New Scotland Yard in detecting illicit online content. He played significant roles in prominent government projects like CHOTS and LITS and frequently collaborated with IBM.

In the commercial sector, David's technical expertise was sought by major corporations and agencies. He worked as a consultant for Royal Mail and the Ordinance Survey, specifically focusing on military maps. He further extended his consultancy services to renowned names like Volvo, Fullers, and The Environment Agency. In addition, he had contracts with international giants such as Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Bank, US 7th Army in Germany, and Barclaycard in Northampton.

Apart from his technical roles, David has a notable presence in the media and academic sectors. He was the go-to security specialist on the Gadget Show, both for BBC and Sky TV. His insights into the hacking domain are highly valued, leading to frequent appearances on BBC radio to discuss current affairs. With strong ties in the media, press, and television, he is a recognized figure in the industry. As an academic, David has been a keynote speaker at InfoSec multiple times and has lectured at prestigious institutions like the RAF Royal Defense Academy and PWC.