Dale Hoak
CISO at RegScale
Speaker Bio
A force multiplier in cybersecurity, Dale Hoak is a game-changing executive and leader who blends strategic planning, a strong technical prowess, and an unrelenting commitment to innovation as a means to safeguard global enterprises. His career trajectory spans the U.S. Navy, law enforcement, and corporate cybersecurity where he has built and led world-class security programs, optimized cyber resilience, and fortified organizations against ever-evolving threats.
A trusted advisor to both executives and boards alike, Dale is a cybersecurity strategist who ensures security functions accelerate, rather than impede, business growth. He sees opportunities where others do not and thinks multiple steps ahead while building security programs that align risk management, compliance, and digital transformation objectives.
As Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer at RegScale, Dale was recruited as the first security hire to architect an information security framework and the organization prepared for a growth phase.
Quickly adding value, Dale led the attainment of critical security certifications, including SOC 2 Type 1 & 2, FedRAMP High, and CSA STAR which was successful in reinforcing the enterprise in highly regulated industries. Furthermore, he implemented AI-driven security automation to elevate compliance capabilities, generating $450K in additional revenue.
Before RegScale, Dale led as a Security Operations Manager inside the NYPD where he secured critical law enforcement systems. He established the first fully operational Security Operations Center (SOC), modernized incident response with advanced threat intelligence, and automated security workflows, significantly reducing response times and strengthening cyber defenses.
Prior, Dale led a global cybersecurity transformation for Ferguson Enterprises as a Cyber Security Engineering Consultant with CyberProof. He managed incident response for 37 major security events, and fortified cybersecurity frameworks for 45K+ endpoints across multiple regions.
As Information Systems Security Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology, Dale built a cybersecurity compliance framework for new applications in an evolving environment and implemented a Risk Management Framework (RMF) to certify and accredit 7 coalition networks, ensuring full NIST 800-series compliance.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Dale served as IT Security Operations Manager for the Department of Defense where he directed mission-critical cybersecurity for the Eastern Seaboard’s largest Network Operations Center (NOC). During his tenure, he executed multiple high-stakes audits while ensuring total compliance with DoD, NIST, and ISO standards. He also led at the forefront of disaster recovery exercises with flawless execution. His leadership in battlefield communication security enhanced real-time intelligence for deployed forces, further demonstrating his ability to safeguard mission-critical operations.
Shorter bio:
Dale Hoak is a results-driven cybersecurity leader who has delivered measurable impact across the U.S. Navy, law enforcement, and corporate sectors. As CISO at RegScale, he secured critical certifications—including SOC 2, FedRAMP High, and CSA STAR—enabling expansion into regulated markets. His AI-driven security automation enhanced compliance capabilities and unlocked over $1M in additional revenue. At the NYPD, he established the first fully operational Security Operations Center (SOC), slashing incident response times. Previously, he led global cybersecurity transformations, securing 45K+ endpoints and managing 37 major security events. Dale excels at aligning security with business growth, ensuring resilience in high-stakes environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalehoakcyberpro/
Speaking experience:
An experienced speaker in the GRC space, Dale has presented at Microsoft Ignite, AFCEA West, JFCOM, GPSEC NYC, the National Cyber Summit, the National CISO Transformation Assembly, ISACA GRC, and more.
A trusted advisor to both executives and boards alike, Dale is a cybersecurity strategist who ensures security functions accelerate, rather than impede, business growth. He sees opportunities where others do not and thinks multiple steps ahead while building security programs that align risk management, compliance, and digital transformation objectives.
As Senior Director and Chief Information Security Officer at RegScale, Dale was recruited as the first security hire to architect an information security framework and the organization prepared for a growth phase.
Quickly adding value, Dale led the attainment of critical security certifications, including SOC 2 Type 1 & 2, FedRAMP High, and CSA STAR which was successful in reinforcing the enterprise in highly regulated industries. Furthermore, he implemented AI-driven security automation to elevate compliance capabilities, generating $450K in additional revenue.
Before RegScale, Dale led as a Security Operations Manager inside the NYPD where he secured critical law enforcement systems. He established the first fully operational Security Operations Center (SOC), modernized incident response with advanced threat intelligence, and automated security workflows, significantly reducing response times and strengthening cyber defenses.
Prior, Dale led a global cybersecurity transformation for Ferguson Enterprises as a Cyber Security Engineering Consultant with CyberProof. He managed incident response for 37 major security events, and fortified cybersecurity frameworks for 45K+ endpoints across multiple regions.
As Information Systems Security Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology, Dale built a cybersecurity compliance framework for new applications in an evolving environment and implemented a Risk Management Framework (RMF) to certify and accredit 7 coalition networks, ensuring full NIST 800-series compliance.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Dale served as IT Security Operations Manager for the Department of Defense where he directed mission-critical cybersecurity for the Eastern Seaboard’s largest Network Operations Center (NOC). During his tenure, he executed multiple high-stakes audits while ensuring total compliance with DoD, NIST, and ISO standards. He also led at the forefront of disaster recovery exercises with flawless execution. His leadership in battlefield communication security enhanced real-time intelligence for deployed forces, further demonstrating his ability to safeguard mission-critical operations.
Shorter bio:
Dale Hoak is a results-driven cybersecurity leader who has delivered measurable impact across the U.S. Navy, law enforcement, and corporate sectors. As CISO at RegScale, he secured critical certifications—including SOC 2, FedRAMP High, and CSA STAR—enabling expansion into regulated markets. His AI-driven security automation enhanced compliance capabilities and unlocked over $1M in additional revenue. At the NYPD, he established the first fully operational Security Operations Center (SOC), slashing incident response times. Previously, he led global cybersecurity transformations, securing 45K+ endpoints and managing 37 major security events. Dale excels at aligning security with business growth, ensuring resilience in high-stakes environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalehoakcyberpro/
Speaking experience:
An experienced speaker in the GRC space, Dale has presented at Microsoft Ignite, AFCEA West, JFCOM, GPSEC NYC, the National Cyber Summit, the National CISO Transformation Assembly, ISACA GRC, and more.
