Dave Ferguson

Dave Ferguson, MBA, MS-Law, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield since August 1998, currently serving as Director of Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management. In this role, Dave oversees strategic planning and leadership of cybersecurity units focused on Risk Management, Audit, and Governance, while ensuring compliance with healthcare cybersecurity requirements. Prior positions include managing cyber risk strategy and operations, enhancing information security programs, and developing medical informatics platforms. With educational credentials in cybersecurity law from the University of Maryland and an MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, Dave combines technical expertise with strong governance and management capabilities in the health care sector.