How This Professional Hacker Built Two Cybersecurity Firms In His 30s

Forbes 2024-03-07

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When David Kennedy created TrustedSec, he set out to assemble the most technically advanced team of consultants and advisors with a goal of changing the security industry for the better. Investing in exceptional people allows TrustedSec to enhance client security, elevate the InfoSec community, and create a more secure world.

David Kennedy, the CEO and founder of TrustedSec, joins Rosemarie Miller on "New Money" to discuss his pivot from being in the U.S. marines to becoming a professional hacker and cybersecurity entrepreneur.

0:00 Introduction
0:40 David On His Background And Growing In The Cybersecurity field
2:14 David On Being In The Marines
3:23 David Kennedy On The Importance Of Leadership Skills
5:07 Being A Cybersecurity Influencer
6:18 David Kennedy On Having A Great Mindset
8:52 David On Working With His Spouse And Being A Team
11:29 David Shares How His Wife Completes Him In Life And Business
12:43 David Kennedy On Started His Own Business, TrustedSec
17:03 It All Pays Off
18:37 Discipline: What Is David's Routine To Be Successful?
20:51 How David Gives Back
23:38 How David Manages His Funds/Tips
24:27 What Is David's Best Purchase vs. Worst Purchase
27:25 David's Journey From Humble Beginnings To Present
29:29 David Kennedy's Advice To Young Entrepreneurs

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