David Lenrow
David Lenrow is a recognized innovator in network security and a leader in the development of distributed systems security solutions. With over two decades of experience, he possesses a deep understanding of network security architecture across diverse enterprise environments and use cases.
Currently, David serves as the Technical Lead for Technology Exploration at Illumio, where he concentrates on inventing, identifying and integrating groundbreaking technologies to enhance Illumio's suite of products. His serves as a containers and Kubernetes subject matter expert, and collaborates with the product team to shape Illumio's strategic direction and product development.
Prior to Illumio Mr. Lenrow distinguished himself as Senior Principal Cloud Security Architect at Verizon, leading the design of container security initiatives for Verizon's 4G and 5G networks.
As the founder of CN3 Systems, Mr. Lenrow established a company focused on autonomous, containerized cybersecurity solutions. With funding from an NSF SBIR grant he performed and publishing research on the performance implications of high-scale containerized virtual network functions.
A commitment to continuous learning and mentorship is evident throughout David’s career. He has served as an advisor to several startups, chaired working groups in the open networking foundation, and served on the Technical Steering Committees for Linux Foundation open-source projects. These activities further demonstrates Mr. Lenrow’s dedication to industry collaboration and knowledge sharing.
David holds a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Dartmouth College. He has been granted patents for inventions in software defined networking, and Kubernetes risk reduction. His broad and deep expertise, innovative spirit, and passion for developing security solutions have enabled his success as a respected thought leader in network security.
Authored content
The Limits of Working Memory: Human Brains vs. AI Models
Learn how the differences in working memory, processing, and scale between humans and AI can reduce security costs and improve efficiency.
The Evolution of Systems Design: From Write-Only Interfaces to Multi-Cloud Automation
Get insight into the evolution of systems design and distributed systems — and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Why More Flexible Cloud Service Models Are Less Expensive
Better understand the economic calculations of public cloud providers and make informed choices about resource allocation tradeoffs.
Kubernetes Cluster I/O Is a Big Mess – But Help Is on the Way
Learn about Kubernetes cluster I/O proliferation and the efforts being made to simplify the landscape.
What Zero Trust Definitions Get Wrong – And How to Make It Right
Get the definition of Zero Trust right by learning why Zero Trust is a destination but the work to achieve Zero Trust is a journey.
Is Intent-Based Networking a "Failed" Technology?
Learn how the reliable, scalable nature of IBN in turn allows platforms like Illumio to offer reliable, scalable security in the cloud.
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