Dale Zabriskie

Dale "Dr. Z" Zabriskie is Field CISO at Cohesity. Known for his ability to communicate both technically and conceptually in an authoritative yet entertaining style, Dr. Z has consulted with IT professionals across the globe, advising on implementing effective cybersecurity strategies. He is a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and certified in Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).

In his 20-year cybersecurity career, Dr. Z has advised major healthcare, public sector, finance, retail, entertainment, and manufacturing organizations in over fifty countries. He has also been a popular moderator and participant in numerous industry panels. His expertise is supported by career experience in information technology, regulatory compliance, research and development, marketing, and sales.

Before joining Cohesity, Dr. Z was an Evangelist with Symantec for over 16 years. Prior companies include Proofpoint, Veritas, SunGard, and IBM.