Bruce De Young
About Bruce De Young
Bruce De Young serves as the Vice President of Pen Testing Operations at Coalfire, bringing over 25 years of IT experience, particularly in application security and penetration testing. He has held various leadership roles within Coalfire and previously worked at QAD, Inc., contributing to multiple aspects of security services and software development.
Current Role at Coalfire
Bruce De Young serves as the Vice President of Pen Testing Operations at Coalfire, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he directs a team that provides application security service offerings. His leadership focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of penetration testing operations, ensuring that the organization meets the security needs of its clients. De Young's extensive experience in the field contributes to the strategic direction of the team.
Previous Positions at Coalfire
Before his current role, Bruce De Young held several key positions at Coalfire. He worked as the Managing Principal of Penetration Testing Services from 2015 to 2021, and as the Director of Application Security and Penetration Testing Services from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he served as the Director of Application Security Services from 2008 to 2011. His tenure at Coalfire spans over a decade, during which he has developed significant expertise in application security.
Professional Background
Bruce De Young has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Coalfire, he worked at QAD, Inc. as a Senior Business Systems Architect from 1996 to 2008. His background includes experience in customer support operations management, application architecture, and software development. De Young has also been involved in instructor-led training and staff augmentation, contributing to the development of developer champions.
Education and Expertise
Bruce De Young earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Calvin University, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in IT and application security. De Young's expertise includes app/API/IoT/mobile security assessments, system threat modeling, and knowledge management, which are critical components of his current role at Coalfire.
Involvement in Security Initiatives
Throughout his career, Bruce De Young has been actively involved in various security initiatives. He has contributed to the development and implementation of application security programs and has experience in graphics and visualization programming. His work includes directing efforts in app security assessments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of security vulnerabilities across different platforms and technologies.