Dr. Dustin Sachs is a distinguished cybersecurity leader, researcher, and educator specializing in Cyber Risk Behavioral Psychology. As Chief Cybersecurity Technologist and Senior Director of Programs at CyberRisk Alliance, he develops strategic tools, research, and community-driven initiatives to enhance cybersecurity professional development. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at Lone Star College, bridging academic theory with real-world applications in cybersecurity.
Dr. Sachs has held key cybersecurity leadership roles at World Fuel Services, Performance Food Group, and CenterPoint Energy, driving security program development, incident response, third-party risk management, and governance in critical infrastructure, finance, and enterprise risk management. His strategic initiatives have strengthened organizational resilience against cyber threats, ensuring compliance and improved security postures across regulated industries.
A recognized thought leader in cybersecurity decision-making, Dr. Sachs holds a Doctor of Computer Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and an MBA with a specialization in cybersecurity. His research explores the integration of human behavior with cybersecurity strategies, fostering a security-first culture within organizations. He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), and AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Beyond his professional and academic roles, Dr. Sachs is deeply committed to mentorship and leadership development, actively engaging with the cybersecurity community through ISC2, ISACA, and FBI InfraGard. His mission is to transform cybersecurity leadership by aligning behavioral science with technical defense strategies, ensuring organizations remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.