David Holmes is an industry analyst for cybersecurity. Holmes covers multiple information security areas, including Zero Trust, ZTNA, microsegmentation, network security, DDoS, encryption of data in transit, DDoS, network analytics and deception technology. Holmes researches and writes regularly on these topics for Forrester Research and a Senior Research Analyst on the Security and Risk team. Holmes has 25 years of experience in security and product engineering. He studied Computer Science and Engineering Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder. For public speaking, Holmes has a Competent Communicator award from Toastmasters International and other public speaking awards.Specialties: Security Analysis, AWS, Python, Ansible and PostgresQL. Development specialties include Secure Sockets (SSL), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Authentication and Authorization systems. Kerberos, GSSAPI, C, C++, Java, MFC, Perl, PHP, Apache, UNIX shell scripts, 0x86 assembly, network protocols, attacks and defenses, FIPS-140, RADIUS, LDAP.Views and commentary expressed are my own.
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Chief Technology Officer For Application SecurityImperva Aug 2024 - PresentSan Mateo, California, UsAs CTO I crystalize our technical vision, refine our strategy, engage with customers and drive requirements back into development. -
Principal Research AnalystForrester Jul 2023 - Aug 2024Cambridge, Ma, UsIn this role, I create thought-provoking and actionable to help clients with both their long-term and immediate needs. I guide clients to successful outcomes around Zero Trust and security architecture projects. I drive business by bringing in new clients and vendors. I expand the company brand through advocacy, in-person speeches and webinars. -
Senior Analyst Serving Security And Risk ProfessionalsForrester Aug 2019 - Sep 2023Cambridge, Ma, UsI am super excited to be joining Forrester Research, a company that I've admired for years! The analyst world is a fascinating confluence of real problems, people at risk and technological solutions. This is an especially exciting time because of the rise of Zero Trust, first popularized by Forrester ten years ago, and now supremely relevant in the age of multi-cloud.I look forward to meeting all the clients and vendors working with Forrester. Let's talk cybersecurity, risk, and zero. trust!
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Principal Security StrategistShape Security Dec 2018 - Aug 2019Seattle, Washington, UsWhy I'm delighted to join the brilliant team at Shape Security: The Internet was never safe. It was designed to be resilient, not secure. Even in my early 20s I foresaw that we'd be putting bandaids upon bandaids for generations, trying to add identity and authorization to a system that had none to start with. Shape Security is one of the companies that is closing this gap, fighting sinister automation with benevolent automation. If you're curious about how they (sorry, I mean we) do it, reach out to me and let's talk. -
Principal Threat Research EvangelistF5 Networks Apr 2017 - Oct 2018Seattle, Washington, UsAs a kid, I was always the scientist. Studying, experimenting, walking around in a white coat. Okay not that part. But all through college and after, I've had a hunger for learning and research.In my previous role as the World Wide Security Evangelist, I spent up to 20% of my time doing original research, and that's one reason I have this cool new title: "Threat Research Evangelist."The Internet has become such an amazing inner planet; I look forward to exploring more of its depth with F5 Labs. -
Senior Worldwide Security EvangelistF5 Networks Feb 2013 - Sep 2018Seattle, Washington, UsAs a security evangelist, I amplify our security message to our partners and customers. I specialize in research about distributed denial of service, hacktivism and cryptography. For this position I travel 50% of the time. During downtime I produce collateral to help the field.
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Technical Marketing ManagerF5 Networks Dec 2011 - Feb 2013Seattle, Washington, Us
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Principal Software EngineerF5 Networks May 2001 - Nov 2011Seattle, Washington, UsPrincipal Software Engineer, BIG-IP Team* Coordination of Platform Security• Feature Development and Maintenance of SSL technology on BIG-IP Load Balancer• Also Key Developer for Cryptographic acceleration, OpenSSH, FIPS 140, OCSP, LDAP and RADIUS authentication development and plugins.• Key Developer for CERT advisories, security vulnerabilities for BIG-IP.• Co-Designed and Developed F5’s Licensing system security.
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Senior Software EngineerCybersafe Corporation Aug 1996 - Apr 2001Lead Engineer - Client, Toolkit, SSO Teams• Designed Developed Windows NT/2000 security system components.• Developed Secure, Cross-platform, Multithreaded servers on NT, UNIX.• Developed Secure Telnet, SignOn, Single SignOn clients for Win95, NT.• Maintained and extended CGI applications for Solaris Netscape server.• Designed Windows / C test for hiring C programmers for client team.
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Vice President Of EngineeringDvorak Development Jul 1992 - Jul 1996Vice President - Engineering• Designed and developed two products sharing same code and architecture.• Designed and Maintained Offline clients for CompuServe, Prodigy, Internet.• Implemented Clients for POP3, SMTP, NTTP and HTTP.• Mentored new software developers & provided ongoing training.
David Holmes Education Details
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University Of Colorado BoulderEngineering Physics -
Issaquah High School
Frequently Asked Questions about David Holmes
What company does David Holmes work for?
David Holmes works for Imperva
What is David Holmes's role at the current company?
David Holmes's current role is CTO for Application Security at Imperva.
What schools did David Holmes attend?
David Holmes attended University Of Colorado Boulder, Issaquah High School.
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