Daniel Jacobson
About Daniel Jacobson
Daniel Jacobson is a Director at Protiviti with extensive experience in information security and IT compliance across various industries.
Professional Career at Protiviti
Daniel Jacobson has had an extensive career at Protiviti, where he has held multiple roles over the years. Currently, he serves as Director, a position he has held since 2021 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area. Before his current role, he was the Associate Director from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Protiviti also includes terms as Senior Manager from 2013 to 2015 in Coral Gables, FL, Manager from 2010 to 2012, Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2009, and Consultant from 2006 to 2007.
Previous Role at Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Before his extensive career at Protiviti, Daniel Jacobson worked at Miami-Dade County Public Schools as the Network Administrator/Technology Coordinator from 2000 to 2004. In this role, he was responsible for managing network infrastructure and coordinating technology initiatives within the school district.
Educational Background
Daniel Jacobson's educational background includes multiple degrees. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Florida International University - College of Business Administration in 2010. He also obtained a Master of Science in 2008 and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the same institution in 2006. Prior to that, he completed an Associate of Arts at Miami Dade College in 2003 and attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School from 1989 to 1996.
Expertise in Information Security
Daniel Jacobson has extensive experience in conducting internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. He has performed security assessments and reviewed security-related controls for a wide array of companies across various industries. As part of Protiviti's National Information Security & Privacy Team, his focus includes information security reviews.
Compliance and IT General Controls
Daniel Jacobson possesses expertise in IT General Controls audit and compliance activities. His areas of expertise cover compliance regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and HIPAA. He has served a diverse range of industries including Communications, Banking/Financial Services, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technology, Real Estate, Health Care, and Hospitality.