David Hahn

David Hahn is an accomplished cybersecurity expert currently serving as a CISO Operating Partner at Ballistic Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage cybersecurity companies, and holds a CISO in Residence role aimed at connecting innovative founders with essential resources. Hahn is actively involved on advisory boards for several organizations, including ArmorCode Inc., remote.it, SecureX.AI, and WorkFusion, contributing strategic insights to address complex security challenges. Previous experience includes serving as a vCISO for Encore Capital Group and as a CISO Advisor for Fortinet, as well as holding advisory positions at YL Ventures, Eclypsium, and Airgap Networks, where significant contributions led to successful exits. Hahn holds an MBA in Investments from Golden Gate University and a BS in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from San Jose State University.