Summary
Drew Porter is a security practitioner and founder with a decade of experience operating at the intersection of cyber, physical, and executive risk, specializing in wireless/RF, IoT/ICS, and clandestine entry techniques. As the public-facing "Dude On Camera" at Porter Tradecraft and an advisor to startups and Fortune 100s through Red Mesa, he blends hands-on red team tradecraft with strategic security architecture. He previously led radio innovation and IoT security R&D and served as CEO and board member of Red Team Alliance, shaping high-impact training programs for the community. Drew’s background includes mobile exploit engineering, HIPAA-focused system security, and deep cellular and hardware research, and he’s a frequent conference speaker on operational security topics. Known as both a maker and breaker, he pairs offensive technical depth with pragmatic risk guidance for executive stakeholders. An unconventional credential—University of Hard Knocks—hints at a practical, field-tested approach that complements his formal security education.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at University of Advancing Technology
Life, Life at University of Hard Knocks
English, python, c