David Faraone

David Faraone is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs at Duke University and a Senior Director at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, leading the North America East Region Consulting Team. With expertise in cybersecurity consulting, he advises large organizations on CISO and board-level strategies, cloud security, network architecture, and zero trust frameworks.

• Education: B.S. in Security Administration and Computer Technology from Duquesne University (2009), Associate’s in Network Security and Computer Forensics from Pittsburgh Technical Institute, and CISO Executive Education Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University.

His research focuses on cybersecurity transformation, including threat and vulnerability management, incident response program development, and operational technology assessments. He has contributed to cloud security strategy and global security technology implementations for Fortune 500 companies.

David previously led cybersecurity and privacy services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for six years, directing projects such as cybersecurity program transformations, IoT threat modeling, and cloud security assurance initiatives. At Palo Alto Networks, he continues to shape consulting engagements in cybersecurity advisory and risk management.

He teaches CYBERSEC 590: Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity at Duke University, integrating his industry experience into academic instruction.