Dutch Schwartz

Cloud Security Strategist - Advisor - Speaker - Veteran

Dutch Schwartz is a seasoned cybersecurity professional who recently served as a Principal Security Specialist at Amazon Web Services (AWS).1 2 He has extensive experience in cloud security strategy and execution, partnering with CISOs across complex global accounts to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies that deliver business value.2 3

Key highlights of Dutch Schwartz's career include:

Impressive track record: Exceeded quotas greater than $100 million, led teams of over 100 members, and developed marketing strategies generating over $300 million in revenue.1 2
Industry expertise: Experience spans various sectors, including global financial services, media and entertainment, energy, software, healthcare and life sciences, retail, and manufacturing.2
Education and certifications: Holds an MBA and cybersecurity certificates from prestigious institutions like MIT Sloan School of Management, Harvard University, and Oxford University.1 2
Author: Wrote "Securing Generative AI: Applying Relevant Security Controls," exploring the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.1 2
Leadership roles: Served as Global Security Leader for Strategic Industries at AWS, leading security strategy, revenue planning, and customer engagement for 25 Fortune 100 global enterprises.4
Speaking engagements: Frequent panelist and sought-after thinker on strategy, culture, and the human side of cloud security, presenting for organizations like ISSA, ISC2, ISACA, and the SANS Institute.3

As of September 2024, Dutch Schwartz has joined SideChannel as Vice President of Cloud Services, where he will lead the company's new Cloud Security and Architecture practice.1 2 5