Andy D.

Andy D. has a solid background in cybersecurity and intelligence analysis. Andy started their career in 2015 as a CRYPTOLOGIC CYBERSPACE INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR in the US Army, where they operated ADP equipment and performed cryptologic digital analysis. In 2016, they joined the National Security Agency as a Mission Lead & Senior Exploitation Analyst, where they managed projects in partnership with multiple U.S. intelligence agencies. Andy then moved on to Bishop Fox in 2021, initially as a Senior Attack Surface Analyst and later as an Adversarial Operator (Pentester) III. Currently, they are working at Ultimate Knowledge Institute as a Senior Cybersecurity Product Engineer.

Andy D.'s education history begins with their undergraduate studies at Truman State University from 2009 to 2013. Andy earned a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications with a specialization in Graphic Design. In 2015 to 2016, Andy attended the Center for Information Warfare Training Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC), where they focused on Military Intelligence, General.

In 2017, Andy participated in several training courses related to Cyber Security, including the Cyber Operations Training Course and earning an Exploitation Analyst Certification. In 2018, they completed the Computer Network Operations Qualifications Course (CNOQC) with a focus on Cyber Security.

Finally, Andy pursued a Master's degree at the University of Maryland Global Campus, specializing in Cybersecurity Technology, which they completed in 2020.