Sam Munakl

Sam Munakl is the visionary founder and CEO of Cytek, a leading cybersecurity firm headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2013, he became part of the Dental IT arena by joining Tech Evolutions, and by 2018, he took ownership and now helms it as its CEO. His leadership expanded further in 2020 when he acquired DSN Software. Boasting over 14 years in the cybersecurity domain, Sam obtained his Masters of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland. His commitment to continuous learning is evident with his array of Microsoft certifications, including roles as a System Engineer and System Administrator. Beyond this, Sam is recognized as HIPAA Security Certified.

At the heart of Sam's journey is a fervent passion for cybersecurity. Under his guidance, Cytek has been instrumental in devising innovative solutions safeguarding businesses against data breaches and privacy intrusions. Leveraging his profound understanding of HIPAA regulations coupled with his cybersecurity acumen, Sam has pioneered solutions enabling healthcare entities to effortlessly achieve and uphold compliance, all without a hitch in their routine operations. Central to Cytek's success is its close collaboration with healthcare stakeholders, ensuring their software solutions simplify the journey to absolute compliance.

In recent times, Sam has embarked on a mission across the nation, enlightening professionals from diverse sectors about the critical importance of data privacy and the emerging challenges in our digital age. With data emerging as a paramount asset, Sam underscores its intrinsic value, arming individuals with the knowledge to recognize, anticipate, and combat threats like phishing and ransomware.