Cassandra Dacus brings distinguished experience in cybersecurity leadership, GRC strategy development, and technical security management with a proven track record spanning diverse sectors including education, non-profit, and cybersecurity. Throughout her tenure, Cassandra has demonstrated a commitment to driving transparency and fostering stakeholder collaboration.

She has led critical infrastructure projects, identifying and mitigating risks to business operations while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS and the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act. Her expertise extends to incident management, where she has spearheaded rapid detection, containment, and resolution of security incidents, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information. Cassandra's dedication to proactive risk management is evident in her continuous monitoring and communication of risks to senior leadership, driving urgency and prioritizing efforts to strengthen organizational security postures.

Beyond her professional roles, she is deeply committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion within the cybersecurity community. As the President of Cyversity Atlanta Chapter, she has facilitated partnerships, organized events, and developed innovative programs to bridge workforce gaps and empower underrepresented groups in cybersecurity. Her contributions extend to professional affiliations, where she mentors aspiring professionals and advocates for diversity and equity within the industry.

Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Clemson University and holds several industry-leading certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and GSEC. She is a member of prestigious organizations such as the National Center for Women & Information Technology and the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing cybersecurity and promoting diversity and inclusivity.