Dane Vandenberg

Dane VandenBerg is a seasoned professional in security operations and information security, currently serving as Senior Director of Security Operations at Circle since March 2024. Prior to this role, Dane held positions at Microsoft as a Principal Technical Specialist, contributing to the development of Security Copilot, and at Prime Trust as Vice President of Information Security and Deputy CSO, where management responsibilities included Security Operations and Threat Intelligence. Notable earlier roles include Head of Security Program Management at Qintel, where product development was spearheaded, and Co-Founder at Great Leap Brewing, which gained national and international recognition. Dane also served as Director of West Coast Operations at iSIGHT Partners, Program Director at the National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance, and Research Analyst at Turner Strategies. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in International Relations and National Security Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations/Development Studies from Calvin University.