David Kim ( D K )

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DISC Type : Ds

GRCaaS Principal Consultant at GRC as a Service, LLC (GRCaaS)

Centreville, Virginia, United States

Overview

David Kim (D K) is a Principal AI Transformation and GRC Consultant with extensive experience as a vCISO and trusted advisor in cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance for healthcare and government. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he is praised for his relentless push for excellence and passion for innovation.

Outside of his deep technical expertise, David has a flair for professional speaking and teaching, having developed cybersecurity curriculum and co-authored two technical books. He has a stated appreciation for Minnesota in the spring and summer, showing an interest in the outdoors and seasonal changes.

Unique fact: He co-authored the book "Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, " which maps to the (ISC)² SSCP certification domains.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Fast But Thoughtful

Risk Tolerant

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI Transformation
His current professional focus involves guiding companies through AI adoption, speaking on AI Transformation journeys, and solving related data governance and security challenges.
GRC and Compliance
A core theme of his career, he serves as a Principal GRC consultant and virtual CISO, specializing in frameworks like HIPAA, NIST, and FISMA.
Cybersecurity Education
He has a passion for teaching, co-authored a foundational security textbook for students, and is highly recommended as an instructor and mentor in the field.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2017 - 4-2025
GRCaaS Principal Consultant at GRC as a Service, LLC (GRCaaS)
12-2013 - 7-2019
SVP - GRC as a Service at ITPG Secure Compliance
12-2011 - 10-2024
Chief Technology & HIPAA Privacy & Security Officer at Arete Healthcare Services, LLC
9-2010 - 12-2011
Chief Technology Officer at vLab Solutions, LLC
3-2003 - 4-2025
President at Security Evolutions, Inc.

Education

B.S.E.E. from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Telecommunications from University of Pittsburgh

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And David

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