Mr. Dakin provides strategic management IT security program guidance for Coalfire and its clients. As Coalfire's Senior Security Strategist, he is actively involved in helping clients develop balanced approaches for effective IT governance and regulatory compliance programs. Mr. Dakin's experience results from more than 25 years in senior management with leading IT firms. Mr. Dakin combines an in-depth knowledge of IT controls with a comprehensive understanding of organizational needs and the rapidly emerging legislation affecting information technology.

After serving in the U.S. Army following graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Mr. Dakin began his management career at United Technology Corporation. Prior to co-founding Coalfire, he was President of Centera Information Systems, a leading e-commerce and systems integration firm with clients throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Mr. Dakin guided the sale of Centera to a global application service provider, where he assumed the role of President.

Mr. Dakin is recognized nationally as a leader in IT risk management and information security solutions for regulated market sectors. He presents regularly to regional and national audiences on IT security solutions meeting privacy and confidentiality requirements for legislation covering financial services, healthcare, government and public corporations. Mr. Dakin currently serves as President of the FBI's InfraGard program, Denver chapter, and he is a member of a committee hosted by the U.S. Secret Service and organized by the Joint Council on Information Age Crime