For almost 40 years, split nearly evenly between Information Security and Information Technology, David has been managing information for small and medium businesses including custom software development, systems management, and information security. As a former Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), David brings a holistic, highly integrated, and deeply disciplined view of information management to his work. He provides his clients with information security management support while helping them achieve optimal usage of their technologies.

David’s experience extends to information technology, information security, and physical security. He honed his craft at a nonprofit, in the corporate realm, at a university, and as a consultant.

An award-winning CIO and lead of the firm’s Information Security group, David has written many articles on information security management, as well as co-authored a book about how to better communicate effectively. He has taught multiple college extension classes and presented at numerous conferences on technology, information security and physical security.

Outside of work, he runs the Los Angeles CISO forum which works together to improve the craft of information security.

 

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    PRACTICE AREAS & SPECIALIZATIONS
    CONSULTING
    INFORMATION SECURITY
    INDUSTRIES SERVED
    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Employee Benefit Plans
    LABOR ORGANIZATIONS Labor Organizations
    NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations
    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRMS Professional Services Firms
    TECHNOLOGY Technology Industry Accounting
    ASSOCIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
    • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt from ASQ
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
    • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification
    • Communication Network Engineering (CNE)
    • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach
    • Los Angeles Business Journal – Recipient of the Top CIO of the Year (Nonprofit division), 2014
    • The New IQ: Leading Up, Down, and Across Using Innovative Questions – Co-author
    • LEA Global Information Security Collaboration Group – Chair
    • Jeff Snyder Security Strategic Mastermind Group – Facilitator
    • Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
    • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
    • American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
    • International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
    • National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER)
    • Member of Phi Beta Kappa
    EDUCATION
    University of California, Los Angeles

    Bachelor of Arts, English