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 IT Operations as an Information Assurance Compliance Analyst for LMI. I was inspired to write free, original, educational cybersecurity content by John Hammond. This blog shares important lessons I have learned from using Burp Suite for web application penetration testing to using Claude Code to manage AWS Infrastructure, GitHub repositories, and Terraform.

I am passionate about safeguarding personal data - both my own and the companies I represent. I enjoy learning about constantly evolving new technologies and applying my skills to tackle 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 IT knowledge across business units are also critical in the modern United States workplace.

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