Dan Ford

Dan Ford is an experienced security professional currently serving as the Director of Security Architecture & Engineering at Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) since April 2018, where responsibilities include leading a team focused on enterprise security strategy, designing secure solutions, and enabling digital transformation. Prior roles at MISO include Director of Security Operations & Intelligence, Manager of Information Security, Lead in Information Security, and Senior Information Security Engineer, demonstrating a consistent trajectory in enhancing security operations and compliance strategies. Prior to MISO, Dan Ford held positions at Rook (acquired by Sophos), where contributions as a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst included incident response, crisis management, digital forensics, and security engineering. Dan Ford holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Purdue University.