David Honaker

David Honaker began their work experience in 1992 as a Communications-Computer Systems Operator in the United States Air Force. David then worked as a Cybersecurity Analyst at AT&T in 2017 before moving on to become a Security Control Assessor-Validator at Netizen Corporation later that year. From 2019 to 2022, Honaker worked as a Security Control Assessor-Validator at the US Army Corps of Engineers. Currently, they are employed as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Next Step Innovation, starting in October 2022.

David Honaker has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Maryland Global Campus. David also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Information Systems Management from the Community College of the Air Force. In 1990 to 1992, they studied Electronics Engineering Technology at John C Calhoun State Community College. Additionally, David has a certification in GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) from the SANS Institute, Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) from (ISC)², Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)², and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council. There is no information provided about their obtained month or year for the ACAS / Nessus certification, or the start and end years for their education at the University of Maryland Global Campus and Community College of the Air Force.