* Internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker, blogger and author.

* As field chief information security officer (CISO) for public sector at Presidio, Dan is a trusted advisor for government clients – bringing industry best-practice solutions.

* Co-author ‘Cyber Mayday and the Day After: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering from Inevitable Business Disruptions.’ Amazon best-seller in information management. Book offers true ransomware stories, check lists and best practices – vital for business leaders. Author of two other books, contributor to five more.

* Led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from 2002-2014.

* SC Magazine CSO of the Year, Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 Leader.

* Trusted source for government cybersecurity counsel. Advised leaders at the White House, National Governor’s Association (NGA), National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), federal, state and local gov agencies, Fortune 500 companies.

* Globally recognized conference speaker on many IT and cyber topics, with keynote presentations from Moscow to South Africa to San Francisco to Wash D.C.

* Contributor for Government Technology Magazine, CSO Magazine, Computerworld, Huffington Post, Governing, Bloomberg, Forbes, PBS, Yahoo Finance, NY Mag, TechCrunch, Australian Cyber Security Magazine, Cyber Talk Africa and more. Appeared on CSPAN, national radio programs, global podcasts and webcasts and local news. Quoted by; Pew, AP, UK and Australian media, ++.

* Thought leadership in cybersecurity, homeland security, cloud computing, mobile computing, government relations, big data, science & technology, public/private IT partnerships, innovation, smart cities, Internet of Things.

* Currently or previously served on advisory boards on cybersecurity or Information Assurance (IA) programs at five universities. Public sector advisor to cyber companies. Former adjunct faculty at Norwich University and University of Maryland.