Dave Merkel

Dave has been involved in the information security field for nearly 20 years, first as a Federal agent pursuing cyber-criminals in the era of floppy disks and 2400 baud modems through his most recent experience as the Global Chief Technology Officer of FireEye, a leading cyber-security solutions provider. While at FireEye Dave provided his insights and expertise in guiding the company’s product strategy, as well as evangelizing and educating practitioners, executives and boards of directors around the globe. Prior to FireEye Dave was the Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Products at Mandiant. Before Dave’s 10 years as a solutions provider, he spent another decade as a security practitioner, first as a Special Agent in the Air Force Office of Investigations, pursuing cybercriminals and conducting digital forensic investigations, and later as head of AOL’s Technical Security organization.