About Us
Kitsap Cyber Dojo is dedicated to empowering individuals in our community from all socio-economic backgrounds to gain confidence in old skills, acquire new skills, and to foster new opportunities for professional growth or the birth of a new future. Our mission is to bridge the gap between people who want to do, don’t think they can do, and people who can do. Together, we can build a brighter Kitsap.
Founder
Dustin founded Kitsap Cyber Dojo because he understands firsthand the challenges of coming from an impoverished background and the importance of accessible technology education. His journey began with overcoming homelessness, during which he started his own computer repair business. Each challenge Dustin faced sharpened his skills, enabling him to build a solid foundation in IT and cybersecurity.
Leveraging his self-taught expertise, Dustin successfully transitioned into application security with WhiteHat Security, a web security firm. From there, he expanded his cybersecurity journey at Rakuten USA, further honing his capabilities.
Eventually, Dustin joined Coinbase, utilizing his extensive skillset to safeguard billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Currently, Dustin continues to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity through his role at Vanta, a leading security and compliance company.
Through Kitsap Cyber Dojo, Dustin seeks to give back to the community by providing others with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in technology and cybersecurity.