Lee McWhorter

Lee McWhorter, CTO at Covered 6, has been involved in IT since its early days and has over 30 years of experience. He is a highly sought-after professional who first learned about identifying weaknesses in computer networks, systems, and software when Internet access was achieved using just a modem. McWhorter currently holds an MBA and over 20 industry certifications (including all of CompTIA’s) in such areas as IT, system admin, networking, programming, Linux, IoT, and cybersecurity. His roles have ranged from the server room to the board room, and he has taught for numerous universities, colleges, commercial trainers, and non-profits. McWhorter works closely with the DEFCON Red Team Village, CompTIA, and the CompTIA Instructor Network (he is a Board Member) as a Speaker, SME, and Instructor.