Prior to founding CSC2, Simon served as the Deputy Director of Secretary of Defense Communications where he oversaw the delivery of worldwide, executive level, communications and information services that enabled the Secretary of Defense to orchestrate our nation’s defense regardless of location, scenario, mode of transportation, or environment.
Simon is a technology-focused security leader with over 30 years of extensive experience in investigative, forensic, intelligence, and communication disciplines including participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force.
Simon has a Master of Science in Jurisprudence with an Intellectual Property Law concentration from Seton Hall Law School, and participated in the Senior Executive Fellows program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Chris is a seasoned information security leader with extensive risk management, threat intelligence, and investigative experience. He has more than 18 years of experience in the information security field at the federal and corporate levels, including serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Chris started his information security journey as a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, conducting complex global cybercrime investigations as a member of the Electronic Crimes Task Force. After leaving government service, Chris held senior leadership positions at Fortune 100 financial services firms.
Chris received an MBA from Colorado State University and graduated from the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program. His certifications include Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Information Security Officer Certificate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
As a Principal Advisor, Michael brings over 25 years of IT experience advising CSC2 from a unique Chief Information Officer (CIO) perspective on leading cybersecurity and compliance implementation efforts from both the strategic and technical level. Michael is adept at helping a wide variety of organizations, from startups to well established corporations, operate more securely by leveraging enterprise architecture data optimization as the cornerstone.
Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Metropolitan State University and an Executive MBA from Colorado State University. He is a frequent speaker and participant at many oil and gas industry events on topics ranging from data optimization and integration to IOT Security.
With over a decade immersed in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, Denis is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a successful cybersecurity company specializing in threat intelligence and risk management. Denis has cultivated a diverse skill set encompassing deep “dark web” research, business management, and the development of advanced security solutions that protect clients from a variety of cyber-based threats.
Denis leverages his deep understanding and unique perspective of the “dark web” to uncover hidden threats and provide valuable and actionable insights to clients resulting in enhancements to their overall security posture. Denis’ passion for cybersecurity led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Old Dominion University.
Whether it's developing cutting-edge cybersecurity products or advising clients on risk mitigation strategies, Denis thrives on the opportunity to make a tangible impact in an increasingly interconnected world.
D.J. is an experienced risk and operations leader spanning the government and the private sectors. He has over 14 years of experience leading fraud, complaints, disputes, and other teams in payments, investments, and lending across the banking and financial technology sectors. Prior to transitioning to the private sector, D.J. spent 12 years in law enforcement with local and federal agencies specializing in financial crimes investigations and computer forensics.
D.J. received a Master of Arts from George Washington University and graduated from a variety of specialized government courses. He has held several professional certifications including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
D.J.'s diverse financial services experience, spanning payments, investments, and lending provides CSC2 membership organizations with a deep understanding of how to protect vulnerable financial systems.