David Sledge is the Director of Cybersecurity for Avelo Airlines, where he collaborates with the CISA and FBI. He holds +20 IT and cybersecurity-focused professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and CIPM. He brings 16 years of experience in IT and security leadership, working with global Fortune 500 companies. Previous speaking engagements include keynote speaker and panelist. He is a current ISACA – Greater Houston Chapter Board Member and active member of SIM Houston, ISSA South Texas, OWASP Austin, and ISC2 Austin. A cybersecurity advisory board member at multiple universities and is recognized as an ambassador, mentor, and advocate in the cybersecurity industry.