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.

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