Professional Statement

Hello, world! My name is David J. Kim. I have worked full-time as a Solutions Architect for Akamai Technologies. I also have experience working in audit and compliance as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for LMI and in security operations for CoStar Group. I was inspired to write free, original, educational cybersecurity content by John Hammond. This blog shares my perspective on important cybersecurity issues and lessons I have learned from using Burp Suite for web application security testing and .

I am passionate about safeguarding personal data – both that of individual citizens and the companies I represent. I enjoy learning about constantly evolving new technologies and applying my knowledge to solve complex business problems.

Education and Certifications

I graduated with a Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in December 2022. I passed the certification exams and am a current holder of the following certifications: CISSP (May 2025), GWAPT, GCIH, GSEC and Security+.

These certifications were excellent resources to jump-start my academic journey into computer systems, the OSI networking model, and fundamental internet protocols such as DNS/HTTP. However, I have since learned that demonstrating technical skills and the having the ability to communicate this knowledge across business units are the most important IT skills in the modern United States workplace.

I believe the value of having any knowledge in cybersecurity is necessarily linked to the act of sharing that knowledge with other people. Given the difficulty of staying up-to-date on cybersecurity issues and vulnerabilities, it is essential to foster a mindset focused on growth, rather than scarcity.