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Book David Cole for Your Next Event
With decades of experience at the intersection of technology, security, and leadership, David Cole is a sought-after speaker for organizations looking to deepen their understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies has made him a trusted voice in both corporate and government sectors.
Why Book David Cole?
Mr. Cole has held executive roles across federal agencies and private sectors, shaping national cybersecurity policies and leading multimillion-dollar IT operations. As the owner of SysAudits.com, he continues to help businesses and government agencies navigate today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Proven Leadership : Former Chief Information Officer at the Defense Security Service (now DCSA), managing $100M+ budgets and overseeing teams of 150+ professionals.
- Audit & Compliance Expertise : Directed IS audits for the U.S. House of Representatives, Department of Education, and Smithsonian Institution, with a focus on ITAR, FISMA, and HIPAA compliance.
- Cybersecurity Authority : Developed national cybersecurity policies under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and supported Federal Agent cybercrime investigations.
- Educator & Mentor : Adjunct faculty at George Mason University, teaching IT audit and information assurance.
- Executive Communicator : Delivered Congressional testimony, C-suite presentations, and technical briefings to audiences at all levels.
Topics David Cole Can Present
- CMMC : What is coming and what businesses need to be doing now to prepare.
- Cybersecurity Leadership : Best practices for executives to protect assets and manage risk in a digital world.
- Regulatory Compliance : Insights on ITAR, FISMA, and HIPAA for navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
- Building Resilient IT Systems : Strategies for disaster recovery, incident response, and operational continuity.
- Pentesting & Risk Assessment : How organizations can proactively uncover vulnerabilities.
- Digital Forensics : Lessons from federal investigations into cybercrime.
- The Future of IT Auditing : Emerging trends and technologies shaping the field.
- Bridging Business & Technology : Leadership strategies for aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals.
Tailored Presentations for Your Audience
Whether you need a keynote speaker for a national conference or a workshop leader for your internal team, Mr. Cole crafts presentations that are informative, engaging, and customized to meet the unique needs of your audience.
Contact us today to book David Cole for your next event and bring unparalleled expertise to your stage.
David Cole, CPA, CISA, CRISC,
CEO SysAudits.com LLC
Mr. Cole has an extensive and diverse leadership and management experience covering IT security, cyber assessments, regulatory assessments, IT audits, and IT operations support. Mr. Cole is currently the owner of SysAudits.com.
Mr. Cole held numerous Director of IS Audit positions at:
- U.S. House of Representatives Office of Inspector General
- Department of Education, Office of Inspector General
- Smithsonian Office of Inspector General
Leadership included:
- Regulatory assessments (ITAR, FISMA, and HIPPA) of company and government IT operations, contract compliance, outsourced data centers, and IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS cloud operations
- Drafted national cybersecurity policy for the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) under the Director of National Intelligence
- C-Suite presentations and Congressional testimony
- Technical testing and training – pentesting, disaster recovery, and others
- Forensic and technical support to Federal Agent cybercrimes investigations
Mr. Cole held numerous IT Operations positions:
- Chief Information Officer, Defense Security Service (DSS)
- Executive leadership and management oversight for all IT operations to include multiple datacenters, systems engineering, application development, cybersecurity, IT policy, budget and resource planning. Responsible for a $100 million+ annual IT budget and 150+ technical staff supporting 70+ locations.
- Director Designated Approving Authority, DSS – CISO for cleared industry with responsibility for certification and accreditation under the NISP of 40,000+ information systems at 14,000+ locations.
Educator:
- George Mason University Adjunct Faculty – Information Assurance/IT Audit course
Education:
- Dual Accounting and Business undergraduate degree from the University of Texas
- Masters in Information Systems Development from George Washington University
- Executive Masters in Management and Leadership from the Sloan School of Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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