Dana M. is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades in various leadership roles across multiple industries, including high tech, financial services, and healthcare. Currently serving as vCISO at Casaba Security, Dana also founded and manages TransSynaptic, LLC, providing on-demand cybersecurity leadership. Notable past positions include heading cybersecurity programs at Thoropass and Thesys Technologies, as well as leading privacy and security initiatives at Microsoft. Dana has a strong track record in risk management, compliance, and strategy, demonstrated through successful projects like achieving SOC2 Type II results for a high-growth construction lending company and managing the information security program for a multi-billion-dollar electronic trading business at Citi.