David Patterson

David Patterson is an accomplished Cyber Security Engineer with extensive experience in both engineering and project management roles across various organizations since 2012. Currently serving as a Sr. Cyber Security Engineer and Palo Alto Firewall Engineer at The Johns Hopkins University, Patterson has previously held senior positions at prestigious firms including Synapse Business Systems Inc., Hogan Lovells, and Peraton, focusing on security vulnerability analysis, incident response, and tool management. Expertise includes working with a variety of security tools and frameworks, such as Tenable, Qualys, and McAfee, as well as ensuring compliance with NIST standards. Education encompasses various institutions and specialized cybersecurity training programs, supporting a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices.