Dan Lohrmann

Dan Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker, award-winning blogger, and bestselling author.

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

He co-authored 'Cyber Mayday and the Day After: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing, and Recovering from Inevitable Business Disruptions,' an Amazon best-seller in information management that offers ransomware stories, checklists, and best practices crucial for business leaders.

Dan led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from 2002-2014 and has received prestigious awards including SC Magazine CSO of the Year, Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year, and Computerworld Premier 100 Leader.

He is a globally recognized conference speaker on IT and cyber topics, having delivered keynote presentations around the world from Moscow to South Africa to San Francisco to Washington D.C.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Dan is a prolific contributor to various publications like Government Technology Magazine, Forbes, Huffington Post, and more, and has appeared on CSPAN, national radio programs, global podcasts, and local news.

His thought leadership spans cybersecurity, homeland security, cloud computing, mobile computing, government relations, big data, science & technology, public/private IT partnerships, innovation, smart cities, and the Internet of Things.

Dan is a trusted source for government cybersecurity counsel and has advised leaders at prestigious organizations including the White House, National Governor's Association, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Fortune 500 companies.

He also serves as a public sector advisor to cybersecurity companies and has been on advisory boards for cybersecurity and IA at five universities. Dan has taught as adjunct faculty at two universities.

With a robust educational background that includes an MS in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University and a BS in Computer Science from Valparaiso University, Dan Lohrmann is a highly respected expert in cybersecurity and technology.