Dan Duran
Hacker Insight. Executive Judgment.
Bridging technical research and executive strategy to identify exposure and advocate for practical security through consulting, media, and public education.
The Story Behind GetCyberTM
GetCyberTM began as a platform for industry-leading research and commentary, evolving into an advisory practice that balances deep technical assessments with global cybersecurity advocacy.
Built Through Research & Public Education
GetCyberTM launched in 2021 to provide authoritative cybersecurity education. This foundation of public research and digital commentary has established a global reach, informing both keynote sessions and private advisory engagements.
Informed by High-Trust, Complex Environments
Over time, this perspective was shaped by years of advisory work in regulated sectors and high-level environments where security, confidentiality, and operational impact are critical to organizational success.
Advisory & Speaking Focused on Real Exposure
Today, GetCyberTM is a multi-faceted security brand. I provide high-impact advisory for organizations while continuing to shape industry discourse through speaking engagements, media appearances, and technical content.
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Practical Leadership in Security, Risk, and Technical Operations
My background spans cybersecurity engineering, risk advisory, and public-facing security advocacy. This unique mix allows me to deliver value as both a technical consultant and a trusted voice for industry events and media.
Cloud, Web & API Security
Assessment experience across cloud platforms, web applications, and APIs where identity, access, and exposure risks often intersect.
AI Governance & Security
Practical understanding of how AI tools affect data access, governance, exposure, and decision-making in modern environments.
Security Engineering & Automation
Engineering and automation experience that helps identify control weaknesses in infrastructure, deployment practices, and operational workflows.
Application & Architectural Insight
A software development background that helps identify risk at the application, integration, and architectural level—not only in surface configuration.
Professional Experience
GetCyberTM 2021 - Present
Leads a high-visibility security platform while executing focused assessments across identity and cloud systems. Delivers keynotes and expert commentary that translate technical risk into prioritized business action.
Rhyno Cybersecurity 2018 - Present
Leads cybersecurity strategy, service development, and technical direction across risk advisory, managed detection, secure hosting, and modern security operations.
Rhyno CybersecurityBwired Technologies Inc. 2009 - Present
Oversees technical direction across software, web, and infrastructure services, aligning delivery, engineering, and business strategy.
Bwired Technologies
Education & Certifications
Georgia Institute of Technology 2025
Graduate work focused on secure systems, identity, network defense, and practical cybersecurity engineering.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2019
Advanced study in strategic leadership, operations, and business execution.
Wilfrid Laurier University 2004
(ISC)² 2026
(ISC)² 2022
IBM 2021
University of Alberta 2017
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