As a Field CISO for Cohesity, Dale “Dr. Z” Zabriskie consults with IT professionals, advising on implementing effective data protection and cyber security strategies. He is a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and certified in Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). Known for his ability to relate both technically and conceptually in an authoritative yet entertaining style, his expertise is supported by 40-plus years of career experience in technology, regulatory compliance, research and development, and sales. Prior to Cohesity, Dr. Z was an Evangelist with Symantec for over 16 years.