Dave Gordon has over twenty years experience in the information security and technical audit profession. His experience covers many aspects within the information technology audit field and ranges from general control reviews up to hands-on attack and penetration (ethical hacking) reviews. Extended expertise includes system conversions, mainframe audits, network audits, and ERP audits. Dave also has experience teaching and utilizing Audit Command Language (ACL) and leading change control and business continuity planning/disaster recovery testing processes. Additionally, Dave has lead speaking engagements regarding securing the Windows operating system environment, auditing system conversion, mainframe security, and using ACL.

Dave holds professional certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) as well as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He holds degrees in Accounting and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Akron, and was previously the President of the Cleveland chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and also served as President of the Cleveland chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Dave volunteers his time as Vice President and one of the assistant coaches for Wadsworth Youth Football and also serves as a coach for the Wadsworth Lacrosse Club. Dave enjoys golf, football, and basketball. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Wadsworth with their two children.