Dean Sapp

Dean Sapp has a strong background in information security, with over 20 years of experience in various roles. Their most recent role was as the SVP of Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance (DPO) at Filevine, a leading cloud-based collaborative work operating system for law firms. Prior to that, Dean served as the Chief Information Security Officer at IT Security Matters, LLC and Progrexion. Dean also held the position of Chief Information Security Officer at Braintrace, where they provided managed security services to the legal vertical and other professional clients. Before that, Dean was the Chief Information Security Officer at PortoFormia. Dean has also worked as the Director of Information Security at Progressive Leasing and held various roles in information security and risk management at Not for Profit and Akerman Senterfitt. Dean began their career as a Volunteer at Houston Texas Mission. Throughout their career, Dean has built security programs, developed cost-effective strategies to manage security risks, and provided exceptional security services to their clients.

Dean Sapp earned a Bachelor of General Studies in Business Administration and Management from Brigham Young University's Marriott Business School, completing this degree from 1997 to 2007. Later, from 2014 to 2018, Dean pursued a Master of Science in Information Security Management (MSISM) at the SANS Technology Institute, specializing in Information Security.

Dean also holds several additional certifications. These include the GIAC Security Manager (GSM) obtained from the SANS Technology Institute in October 2018, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) obtained from ISACA in July 2017, the ITIL v3 Foundation certification obtained from ITIL in August 2009, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) obtained from (ISC)² in April 2007. Dean is also certified as a GIAC Advisory Board member, obtained in April 2007, and holds other certifications such as CNE Netware 6 from Novell (October 2003), GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) from GIAC (September 2011), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) from GIAC (June 2016), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) from GIAC Certifications (September 2010), GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM) from GIAC (September 2013), GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) from GIAC Certifications (March 2017), GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) from GIAC (April 2007), GIAC Law of Data Security & Investigations (GLEG) from GIAC (August 2012), GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) from GIAC (July 2014), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) from GIAC Certifications (August 2017), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) from GIAC (July 2009), GIAC Information Security Manager (GSM) from GIAC Certifications (October 2018), GIAC Certified ISO-27000 Specialist (G2700) from GIAC (December 2008), GIAC Securing Oracle Certified (GSOC) from GIAC (October 2009), and CIPP - Certified Information Privacy Professional from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals (May 2011).