Daniel Burroughs first became interested in computer security shortly after getting a 300 baud modem to connect his C64 to the outside world. Since that time he has moved on to bigger and (somewhat) better things. These have included work in virtual reality systems at the Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida, high speed hardware motion control software for laser engraving systems, parallel and distributed simulation research at Dartmouth College, distributed intrusion detection and analysis at the Institute for Security Technology Studies, and most recently development of a state-wide data sharing system for law enforcement agencies in Florida (FINDER). He currently works as research faculty at the University of Central Florida and is the Associate Technology Director for the Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training, & Research.

He is also the proud owner of two DefCon leather jackets won at Hacker Jeopardy at DefCon 8 & 9 (as well as few hangovers from trying to win more).