Stephen Dake is an experienced leader in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Operations, Architecture, Engineering, Risk, and Compliance... 

...based in the upper Midwest of the U.S. His journey began back in 1998 as a service engineer with IBM, working at Caterpillar Headquarters in Illinois. Over the years, he’s taken on a wide range of roles, from Ethical Hacker and Security Engineer to leading teams in Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, and Privacy Governance.

Since stepping into leadership roles in 2007, Stephen has been a driving force in IT security across multiple industries. He’s served as Vice President, Executive Director, and CISO, always focused on making security and risk management practical and aligned with business needs.

Outside of work, Stephen is passionate about continuous learning and personal growth. Whether he’s mentoring others, running a business, or pursuing his love for art, music, and building vintage tube amps, he’s always busy. His interests also include cooking, cigars, whiskey, craft beer, and enjoying the outdoors—especially when the sun is shining.