Dan Kennedy, Cissp, Ccsp
About Dan Kennedy, Cissp, Ccsp
Dan Kennedy serves as the VP, Cryptography Management Lead at City National Bank and has extensive experience in vulnerability research and information security. He holds multiple certifications, including CISSP and CCSP, and has been involved in the field since 2009.
Work at City National Bank
Dan Kennedy serves as the Vice President and Cryptography Management Lead at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's cryptographic initiatives and security protocols. His role involves overseeing cryptographic operations and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information within the organization.
Experience at The Exploit Database
Dan Kennedy has been an Administrator and Vulnerability Researcher at The Exploit Database since 2009. With over 15 years of experience in this role, he focuses on identifying and documenting vulnerabilities in software and systems. His work supports the broader cybersecurity community by providing valuable insights into potential security risks.
Education and Certifications
Dan Kennedy has pursued extensive education in information security and related fields. He achieved the QualysGuard Certified Specialist certification in Vulnerability Management in 2013. He obtained the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification from ISC2 in 2020 and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2014. Additionally, he completed the GWAPT certification in Web Application Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking in 2015.
Academic Background
Dan Kennedy studied Computer Networking Systems at ITT-Tech, earning an Associate's degree from 2004 to 2006. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Security at ITT-Tech from 2006 to 2008. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in cybersecurity and information security management.
Ongoing Professional Development
Dan Kennedy continues to enhance his expertise through ongoing education. He has studied Forensic Science and Technology with the EC-Council, achieving the CHFI certification in 2013. He also completed the SEC542 course on Web Application Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking through SANS, further solidifying his skills in the cybersecurity domain.