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David Trout

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Founder & CEO at SecureIT
📍 Reston, Virginia, United States

David Trout founded SecureIT in 2001, building it into a leader in security, risk, and compliance services. His background includes IT audit roles at Freddie Mac and Ernst & Young, providing a strong foundation for his leadership. He earned his BBA in Finance from James Madison University.

Outside of his CEO duties, David is deeply involved in philanthropy, having co-founded WhiteHat USA, an organization that raises funds for at-risk children. He is a founder and key supporter of the White Hat Gala, which benefits Childrens National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

He was the first person to respond and run for help to save a child trapped under a large rock at a tree farm.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
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Priorities

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Federal Compliance
His company is a FedRAMP 3PAO, and he frequently discusses topics like FedRAMP 2.0 and CMMC, indicating deep expertise in government compliance standards.
Cybersecurity Automation
His public posts highlight an interest in compliance automation and acceleration, showing a focus on leveraging technology to improve security and efficiency.
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Career

Work history

4-2001
Founder & CEO
SecureIT
1999 - 2000
Senior IT Auditor
Freddie Mac
1996 - 1999
IT Audit Associate
Ernst & Young
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Education
1993 - 1995
BBA
James Madison University
1991 - 1993
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Vanderbilt University
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