David Dietrich
About David Dietrich
David Dietrich is a Senior Incident Response Analyst with extensive experience in cybersecurity and incident response. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including the US Air Force and N-able, utilizing a range of forensic tools and holding several relevant certifications.
Current Role at N-able
David Dietrich serves as a Senior Incident Response Analyst at N-able since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for responding to cybersecurity incidents and analyzing forensic data to identify malicious code intrusions. His expertise allows him to recommend effective remediation actions to enhance the organization's security posture.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining N-able, David held several positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked as a Cyber Security Analyst Level II at McKesson from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Forensic Analyst at Mosaic451 for eight months in 2018. His career in cybersecurity began at Mosaic451 as a Level II Cyber Security Analyst from 2015 to 2018.
Military Background and Intelligence Operations
David Dietrich has a significant military background, having served in the US Air Force for 20 years as a Cryptologic Linguist. His roles included working as an Intelligence Operations Specialist, where he exploited selected targets to meet national-level intelligence requirements. He also directed local operations using various processing systems during his service.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
David utilizes a variety of cybersecurity tools in his work. His proficiency includes the SANS Investigative Forensic Toolkit, ArcSight Enterprise, EnCase Enterprise, and Wireshark. These tools aid him in conducting thorough analyses of network intrusions and enhancing incident response strategies.
Certifications and Professional Development
David holds several professional certifications that validate his expertise in cybersecurity. These include ArcSight Certified Security Analyst, Security + Certified, GCIH Certified, and GCFA Certified. These certifications reflect his commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of cybersecurity.