Dennis P. G.
About Dennis P. G.
Dennis P. G. is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as an Executive Advisor at CYGNVS and as a Faculty member at IANS. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, having held various advisory and consulting roles while founding Vector9 Consultants, LLC.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Dennis P. G. currently holds multiple positions within the cybersecurity and consulting sectors. He serves as an Executive Advisor at CYGNVS since 2022, providing strategic guidance. He has been a Faculty member at IANS since 2024, contributing to educational initiatives in cybersecurity. Additionally, he is a Market Consultant at DeNexus and a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at D2 Cybersecurity, both roles he began in 2024. His advisory roles extend to BINARLY and Opscura, where he has been a Strategic Advisor since 2022 and 2023, respectively. He is also the Founder and CEO of Vector9 Consultants, LLC, established in 2022, focusing on cybersecurity risk and strategy for critical infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Dennis P. G. earned a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, studying from 1985 to 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Louisiana Tech University, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in the areas of IT and Operational Technology/Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS). He has a strong focus on merger and acquisition security evaluation and outsourcing analysis.
Professional Background
Dennis P. G. has a diverse professional background, combining military and civilian experience in security leadership. He served in the United States Air Force as a member of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board from 2019 to 2022. His civilian career includes a role as a Power & Utility Cybersecurity Consultant at KPMG US from 2022 to 2024. He has also held significant positions as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for two of the largest Investor-Owned Utilities in the U.S., where he maintained a record of no material cyber incidents over eight years.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Throughout his career, Dennis P. G. has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices. He has led large-scale operations aimed at protecting U.S. critical infrastructure and has developed innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency. His ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to senior executives and boards is a notable aspect of his professional skill set. His leadership in cybersecurity has been recognized through his advisory roles and his founding of Vector9 Consultants, LLC, which focuses on strategic cybersecurity initiatives.