Dan Houser, Group Manager, Security Advisory at Avanade, is a security strategist and architect who works with clients to capture market opportunities and achieve business strategy. He has more than 20 years of experience as principal architect and practice lead, opening markets, completing acquisitions and driving complex security and identity innovation projects. Dan serves as the Chair of the ISC2 Board of Directors and is a published author. He is an avid volunteer and advocate for DEI in cybersecurity, and in his spare time, a biker, bourbon whisperer, musician, fabricator, innovator and self-defense instructor.