David Dufour is a cyber security expert, helping keep people safe from a variety of cyberthreats including phishing, ransomware, and IoT related malware. He is currently VP of Engineering and Cybersecurity at Webroot, a leader in next-generation endpoint security and cloud-based threat intelligence. Mr. Dufour has provided expert analysis and testimony in legal cases ranging from software product development and acquisition to embedded systems design and implementation. He possesses the ability to succinctly articulate complex ideas to a broader audience, which is crucial to providing context, depth, and understanding to all parties in legal cases. Mr. Dufour enjoys speaking at dozens of events across the globe to encourage cyber threat leaders to move the industry to a more automated, predictive state. Mr. Dufour is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he supported the World Wide Military Command and Control System. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Regis University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. In his free time, David enjoys an active Colorado lifestyle including running and snowboarding.
Cyberattacks and data leaks happen every day, with cybercriminals stealing everything from credit card info to social security numbers from unknowing consumers. It can be overwhelming to understand how to keep data safe, or even understand what criminals do with this information.
Posted at 8:34 AM, Oct 25, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-25 08:34:55-04
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