Michael Dent is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and military veteran with over 20 years of experience in public sector information security. As the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Fairfax County Government, Virginia, Michael has been instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive enterprise-wide IT security risk and privacy program to protect critical government infrastructure. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Michael brings a disciplined, strategic approach to cybersecurity, ensuring the resilience, integrity, and security of public sector digital assets. He is a founding member of Fairfax County’s Architecture Review Board and has served sixteen consecutive terms as Chairman of the Council of Governments (COG) CISO Committee within the National Capital Region (NCR). Michael’s visionary leadership has earned national recognition for Fairfax County’s Information Security Program as one of the top local government cybersecurity programs in the country. He serves on multiple advisory boards for both industry and government, where he provides strategic guidance on cybersecurity, risk management, and public sector innovation.