Joshua Day
About Joshua Day
Joshua Day is a Staff Threat Research Engineer at Material Security, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in cybersecurity, including roles at the United States Air Force and various technology companies.
Work at Material Security
Joshua Day has been employed at Material Security as a Staff Threat Research Engineer since 2023. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating security threats, leveraging his extensive experience in cybersecurity. His work involves researching emerging threats and developing strategies to protect organizations from potential vulnerabilities.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Material Security, Joshua Day held several significant positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked at the United States Air Force as a Cyber Warfare Operations Liaison from 2011 to 2016, where he contributed to military cyber operations. He then transitioned to the private sector, serving as a Senior Hunter at Endgame for nine months in 2016-2017, followed by a managerial role at Accenture Federal Services from 2017 to 2018.
Career Progression at Gigamon
Joshua Day's career at Gigamon spanned multiple roles. He served as Principal Security Engineer from 2019 to 2021, where he was involved in enhancing security measures. He later advanced to the position of Director at Gigamon ATR from 2021 to 2022, overseeing security initiatives and strategies before moving on to his current role at Material Security.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Day studied at the United States Air Force Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from 2007 to 2011. His education provided a strong foundation in technical skills and cybersecurity principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the military and private sectors.