Dave DeWalt

Founder & CEO of NightDragon | 4x CEO | 10x Chairman | Top 10 Global 500 Board Member by WSJ | NCAA All-American - Wrestling | National Security Leader

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

About

With more than 30 years at the forefront of cybersecurity and technology, I’ve led some of the industry’s most influential companies, including FireEye, McAfee, and Documentum, and sit on the boards of the largest aviation and energy companies. Today, as Founder & CEO of NightDragon, I’m focused on scaling SecureTech innovators in cybersecurity, defense, and safety to secure our world for tomorrow. Beyond the private sector, I’ve had the privilege of serving five U.S. Administrations, including on the President’s NSTAC and as Vice Chair of CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, bridging government and industry to address today’s most urgent security challenges. I continue to advise leading companies and boards, while championing the next generation of security innovation.

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at NightDragon
    Jun 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

    Investments & Advisory

  • Chairman - Corporate Goverance at Delta Air Lines
    Nov 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos

  • Member Board of Directors at Exelon
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • 44th - 47th President of the United States Appointee at National Security Telecommuncations Advisory Council
    Jul 2011 - Present · 15 yrs

  • Vice Chairman, CISA Advisory Council, Department of Homeland Security at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Feb 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos