Dr. David Faraone

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. David Faraone. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

David Faraone is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duke University, specializing in engineering graduate professional programs. He serves as the Senior Director at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, where he leads the North America East Region Consulting Team. With a strong background in cybersecurity, he provides high-level advisory support to Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and large organizations, focusing on cloud security strategies, network security architecture design, and the implementation of zero trust security frameworks. David has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Security Administration and Computer Technology from Duquesne University and an Associate’s degree in Network Security and Computer Forensics from Pittsburgh Technical Institute. He has also completed the CISO Executive Education Certificate at Carnegie Mellon University. His teaching includes courses such as CYBERSEC 590: Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Director

— Present

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 • North America East Region

Leads the consulting team specializing in cybersecurity.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University •

Teaches engineering graduate professional programs, focusing on cybersecurity.

Courses

CYBERSEC 590: Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)