Dave Coughanour

Dave Coughanour is a cybersecurity expert with a diverse professional background encompassing both the corporate and military sectors. He pursued his education at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Education at the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and furthered his studies with a Masters degree from Utica College.

Dave currently serves as the Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Ansys, Inc., bringing his wealth of experience to steer the company's cybersecurity initiatives. Prior to this role, he held the position of Director of Security and Information Management at K&L Gates, showcasing his leadership skills in the realm of security management. He also held the title of SVP, Director of Cyber Operations at PNC, demonstrating his expertise in cyber operations and strategy development.

Before transitioning to the corporate world, Dave honed his skills in cybersecurity through roles such as Computer Forensics and Intrusion Analysis Lead at Mantech, where he played a crucial role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats. Furthermore, his background includes service in the military, having served as a Sergeant in both the Army National Guard and the United States Marine Corps, with a specialty as a 0351 Infantry Assaultman, underscoring his commitment to security and defense.