Ryan D.
About Ryan D.
Ryan D. serves as the Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Security at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., where he leads the Health, Safety, and Business Continuity team. With extensive experience in security governance and risk management, he has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Symantec and Cyxtera Technologies, and has a background in military communications and law enforcement.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Ryan D. serves as the Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Security at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2024. In this role, he leads the Health, Safety, and Business Continuity team, focusing on the integration of security controls that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. His leadership aims to enable business operations while ensuring compliance with customer expectations and security standards.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before his current position, Ryan D. held the role of Senior Vice President, Information Security & Compliance at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. from 2020 to 2024. He also worked at Cyxtera Technologies as Vice President of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) from 2018 to 2020, and as Director of GRC from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes a two-year tenure at Symantec as Director of Security Governance and Risk Management from 2015 to 2017.
Military Background and Training
Ryan D. has a significant military background, having served in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 to 2012. His roles included Communications Technician and Lead Law Enforcement Intelligence Analyst/Criminal Investigator. He completed various specialized training programs, including the Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent Course and the Navy and Marine Intelligence Training Center. He holds an active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
Educational Qualifications and Certifications
Ryan D. has pursued various educational opportunities related to law enforcement and military operations. He studied at the Drug Enforcement Administration Academy, achieving Federal Law Enforcement Analyst Training (FLEAT) in 2012. His training also includes courses in child abuse prevention, antiterrorism, and survival techniques, among others. He completed multiple courses at the Marine Corps Communications Electronics School, earning Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in communications.
Focus on Security and Compliance
In his professional roles, Ryan D. emphasizes the importance of deploying security controls that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. His approach is centered on enabling business functions while ensuring that security measures are effective and aligned with customer expectations. This focus on compliance and risk management is evident in his previous positions and current responsibilities.