EXPERIENCE
Scott White is the Director of Software Security for TrustedSec. He joined TrustedSec’s founder, David Kennedy, after years of working together in both global corporate and consulting environments. Scott’s expertise in application security and penetration testing stems from his years of experience ranging from help desk support and system administration to web development and penetration testing.
Scott has been called upon not only academically but also professionally by the FBI and the United States Secret Service as a subject matter expert. Scott has developed several application security programs for large international organizations. As the global application security team lead for a Fortune 1000 company, Scott performed several hundred web application security assessments, including both dynamic and static code analysis, dynamic testing, and reverse engineering. He was instrumental in developing the entire process, from secure design to developer education and awareness, secure coding practices, and to final approval reviews for production.
BOOKS
- “Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide” - Technical Editor
- “The Basics of Web Hacking” - Technical Editor
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Ohio Northern University (with distinction)
- Master of Science, Network Security, University of Advancing Technology (Summa Cum Laude)
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
- DerbyCon - CTF Founder & Organizer, Trainer
- Defcon 16 speaker
- Numerous publications and presentations to local and national organizations such as OWASP, ISSA, FBI InfraGard, ISACA, AZSPF, SWSPF, etc.
Featured Blogs And Resources
Discover the blogs, analysis, webinars, and podcasts by this team member.
Full Disclosure: Authenticated Command Execution Vulnerability in pfSense
TrustedSec discovers and responsibly discloses authenticated command injection vulnerability in pfSense, allowing authenticated users to execute commands as…
Ruby ERB Template Injection
Discovering Ruby/ERB Template Injection vulnerabilities, exploring their potential impact, and learning how to mitigate them.
Ashley Madison Hacked. Dump Released
The massive Ashley Madison data breach compromises 33 million users, exposing sensitive info, and highlights the site's poor security, forcing a reevaluation…
Seeing the Entire Software Security Picture
Discover the entire software security picture with experts Scott White, Geoff Walton, and Rob Simon, providing practical tips and insights for a secure…
Limiting Domain Controller Attack Surface: Why Less Services, Less Software, Less Agents = Less Exposure
Before we dive in, let’s get all the TrustedSec Certified Absolutes out of the way:All software presents some level of inherent risk.Only required software…
News 5 Cleveland - Elyria Police responded to a reported restaurant robbery. But it was actually an AI prank.
AI quality is evolving rapidly, making it easier than ever to create convincing fakes from a phone. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with News…
Top 10 Blogs of 2025
Everyone has a year-end list, and this is ours. See what our top-performing cybersecurity blogs were in 2025, there could be some you might have missed!
News 5 Cleveland - Holiday Warning: Keeping your loved ones safe from scams
As the holidays approach, the most effective defense against fraud is an informed family. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone spoke with News 5…
Security Advisory: React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) - Critical RCE Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability affecting React Server Components (RSC) is being actively exploited. Here's what to look for and what to do next.
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker - Holiday scams are in full swing. Here's how to protect yourself
Don't let scammers ruin your holiday season. Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone joins WWL First News to discuss the most common seasonal scams and…
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