David O'Berry CISSP-ISSAP, ISSMP, CSSLP, ZTX-I, MCNE

Co-Founder - CISO - CPO - Chief Mad Scientist at PreCog Security, Inc.

David O'Berry is an experienced professional with a diverse background in cybersecurity. David has held various roles throughout their career, including Lead Architect, vCISO Lead, and Advisory & Assessment Team Lead at Capgemini since 2019. David also served as the CISO and Head of Security, Quality, & Compliance at Bayer and was the vCISO Practice Lead. Prior to that, O'Berry worked as the Practice Lead for the North America Cyber Center of Excellence at Capgemini.

Before joining Capgemini, O'Berry co-founded PreCog Security, Inc. in 2017, where they held the positions of Co-Founder, CISO, CPO, and Chief Mad Scientist. David also worked as a Global Senior Managing Security Strategist at VMware from 2016 to 2018. Prior to their time at VMware, O'Berry served as a Worldwide Technical Strategist at Intel Corporation and McAfee between 2011 and 2016.

O'Berry's career began in 1997 when they joined the South Carolina Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole Services as the CIO/CISO, a position they held for 14 years. Throughout their work history, O'Berry has acquired certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, ISSMP, CSSLP, ZTX-I, and MCNE, demonstrating their expertise in the field.

David O'Berry CISSP-ISSAP, ISSMP, CSSLP, ZTX-I, MCNE began their education at the University of South Carolina - Honors College from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in History with a focus on Pre-law. After a significant gap in education, in 2015, they enrolled at St. Francis School of Law and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Law - JD degree.

In addition to their formal education, David has obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 1995, they became a Master Certified Novell Engineer (MCNE) through Novell. Continuing their professional development, they earned the (ISC)2 Security CISSP certification from (ISC)² in May 2003. David further enhanced their expertise in information systems security by obtaining the Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) certification from (ISC)² in March 2006. In March 2008, they achieved the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) and Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) certifications, both from (ISC)².

Most recently, in August 2022, David obtained the Forrester Adopting Zero Trust certification from Forrester, showcasing their commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of cybersecurity.

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  • Co-Founder - CISO - CPO - Chief Mad Scientist

    January, 2017 - present

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