David Gordon is Vice President, Americas at Resec where he helps customers prevent malware and ransomware file-based threats to their organizations.
As a Cybersecurity thought leader, David has been instrumental in shaping strategic initiatives and innovative solutions to combat emerging cyber threats. His deep understanding of the cyber landscape, coupled with his foresight, has propelled him to the forefront of the industry.
David's journey in cybersecurity began in the nascent stages of the digital revolution. He was among the founding team members at Carbon Black, a pioneering cybersecurity company specializing in incident response and endpoint security solutions. At Carbon Black, David played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge strategies and establishing the company as a trailblazer in the field. David’s contributions helped to set the stage for Carbon Black’s merger with Bit9, followed by IPO, then subsequent acquisition by VMWare.
Prior to his tenure at Carbon Black, David honed his skills and expertise at McAfee, when VirusScan was still shareware. David was involved in the company's formative years. Serving in roles integral to McAfee's early-stage growth, David gained invaluable experience and insights into the intricacies of cybersecurity operations and strategic planning. This became a foundation for enabling growth in the Cybersecurity Startup space.
David serves as board advisor, board observer, and board member for several cybersecurity startups. He also volunteers with several universities advising trustees, dean’s councils, and academic programs on cybersecurity matters and student mentorship.
