At Security Journey, we believe that software security starts with the developer. Our mission is to engage and educate developers and their organizations in secure coding through a learner-first approach—delivering the highest-quality, most relevant training that empowers them to address real-world challenges and strengthen digital security.
With security threats evolving rapidly, organizations need more than just compliance checkboxes—they need a fundamental shift in mindset. Our vision is to lead the global transformation in secure coding by making security the default, ensuring developers worldwide build a secure digital landscape free from vulnerabilities.
Since our founding, we’ve been committed to equipping developers with the knowledge and skills to write secure code. In 2022, we strengthened our impact when HackEDU joined forces with Security Journey, uniting two leaders in secure code training under a single mission.
Today, Security Journey provides comprehensive application security training that goes beyond theory—offering hands-on, real-world learning experiences that drive lasting behavioral change. By making security an integral part of software development, we help teams eliminate vulnerabilities, protect data, and foster trust in the digital world.
Join us on the journey to secure software development—because security isn’t just a step in the process; it’s the foundation.
Meet The Team
Dan Newton
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Borton
Chief Financial Officer
Jason Brubaker
Chief Technology Officer
Michael Burch
Vice President of AI Adoption and Acceleration
Rachel Yonan
Vice President of Account Management
Dan Newton
Chief Executive Officer
Before joining Security Journey, Newton was the CEO of CDS, a top provider of multi-vendor support services for data centers, where he led the expansion of its service offerings and customer base. Before CDS, Newton was the CEO of HiveIO, a company specializing in intelligent virtualization technology.
Michael Borton
Chief Financial Officer
Mike has served as a CFO for both public (NYSE), and multiple VC/PE high-growth-backed companies in the Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Business Intelligence, and Data Analytics industries. Security Journey is Mike’s third time as a CFO of a Cybersecurity company, with the previous two cybersecurity companies being acquired by IBM and Proofpoint.
Mike has also been the CFO of a European-based company and worked overseas in Paris and London. Before these roles, Mike spent over a decade in financial leadership roles for oil and gas services and technology companies worldwide.
Jason Brubaker
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Brubaker has 20+ years of experience in the web application and SaaS world, first as a software engineer and later as an engineering manager and director.
He has worked for successful startups in the healthcare, education, and cyber security space, including companies like HealthPay24, CECity, and Wombat Security Technologies. After Wombat’s acquisition by Proofpoint, Jason continued to build and manage engineering teams for Proofpoint for several years.
Michael Burch
Vice President of AI Adoption and Acceleration
Michael is a software engineer–turned–application security leader who builds security programs. His career began between engineering and cyber defense: creating enterprise ASP.NET Core applications while serving as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist in the North Carolina National Guard. That “builder + defender” background still shapes his approach at Security Journey—practical, developer‑centric, and focused on reducing friction across the SDLC.
Rachel Yonan
Vice President of Account Management
Rachel Yonan, known for her commitment to education, community building, and meaningful service. With a background shaped on hands‑on leadership, global volunteer work, and a passion for helping others grow, she brings a thoughtful, people‑centered approach to her role at Security Journey.