Dave DeWalt

Dave DeWalt is the founder and CEO of NightDragon, a venture capital and advisory firm on a mission to secure our world for tomorrow. A four-time CEO, DeWalt has been at the helm of FireEye, McAfee, and Documentum, creating more than $20 billion in shareholder value. DeWalt has held more than 40 board of director roles at companies including Delta Airlines where he has served as Chairman of Safety & Security for more than a decade, and Exelon Corporation, the largest energy company in the United States. In addition to his private sector roles, DeWalt is a committed public servant, serving four Administrations on the U.S. President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). He also acted as the former Vice Chair of CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. A thought leader on cybersecurity and technology issues, DeWalt has appeared in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, and other leading media outlets.

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