MICHAEL T. DENT
FAIRFAX COUNTY VIRGINIA
MICHAEL T. DENT
STRATEGIC LIAISON TO THE CIO AND CISO
Michael Dent is a nationally recognised cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of service in government, including nearly 24 years as CISO for Fairfax County, Virginia. He built and led one of the most resilient local government cybersecurity programmes in the US, achieving zero downtime from cyber incidents. A trusted advisor to federal, state and regional bodies, Michael has shaped cybersecurity policy, advanced Zero Trust strategies and championed leadership accountability. He has served on numerous national advisory boards and continues to advocate for sustainable, locally driven cybersecurity investments and stronger CISO-CIO collaboration across government and industry.