Daniel Shuler, Cissp, Pmp
About Daniel Shuler, Cissp, Pmp
Daniel Shuler serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Information Security at Exponent, with extensive experience in implementing advanced malware solutions and risk management programs. He has held various roles in cybersecurity across multiple organizations, including Leidos, Maricopa County, and Phoenix Children's Hospital, and has been an adjunct faculty member at Estrella Mountain Community College since 2015.
Work at Exponent
Daniel Shuler has served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Information Security at Exponent since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. His expertise includes implementing advanced malware solutions and risk management programs based on NIST principles. Shuler's leadership at Exponent involves designing and executing program-level assessments to identify gaps in culture and technology, which informs the development of coordinated road maps for security practices.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Shuler earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Western International University, completing his studies between 2002 and 2005. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in information security, which spans over 20 years. Shuler is proficient in various aspects of cybersecurity, including risk management, security compliance assessments, and the development of Security Authorization programs. He holds certifications such as CISSP and PMP, further validating his professional qualifications in the field.
Background
Shuler's career in information security began at Salt River Project, where he worked as a Senior Security Analyst from 2000 to 2011. He then transitioned to various leadership roles, including Director of Cyber Assurance at Maricopa County from 2014 to 2016 and CISO at Phoenix Children's Hospital from 2016 to 2019. Prior to his current position at Exponent, he worked as a Principal Security Consultant at Leidos (formerly SAIC) from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Estrella Mountain Community College since 2015, teaching courses on Electric Power Systems Security and Traditional Cyber Security.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Daniel Shuler has led teams in executing security compliance assessments for various standards, including NIST, NEI, NERC, SOX, and HIPAA. He has created an Incident Management portfolio that integrates processes and personnel across enterprise organizations. Shuler has also established foundational programmatic elements for clients, aiding in the development of Security Authorization programs, Systems Security Plans, and Risk Assessments. His collaborative approach has successfully executed system identification and process classification procedures across multiple companies in the United States.