David Ruess is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in network administration, forensics, incident response, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). He holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Widener University. He holds a variety of certifications including CISSP, GPEN, and digital forensics. Currently, David serves as the Senior Manager of Information Security Incident Response at Wawa, Inc. Throughout his career, David has worked with renowned organizations such as DuPont, Microsoft, and various startups, where he has honed his skills in navigating complex network and security challenges. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in building effective yet small teams. In his free time, David enjoys vintage audio, collecting diecast farm equipment, riding motorcycles, and living the Cyber Beaker persona.