Daryl R. Swensson

Daryl R. Swensson, CISSP, is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in the field. Currently serving as Director of Cloud & Data Security at PayPal since November 2021, Daryl leads a team focused on safeguarding corporate and customer data through comprehensive security services. Prior to this role, Daryl founded Psyber Counsel, providing cybersecurity guidance to enterprise customers and non-profits from July 2019 to November 2021. Daryl's tenure at Verizon spanned from 1997 to 2019, where positions included Sr. Director of Corporate Security Architecture & Engineering and Director of IT Security Engineering, emphasizing team development and enterprise-level security solutions. Daryl holds a Master's degree in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology, a Bachelor's degree in Technical Management from DeVry University, and two Associate degrees from Saddleback College in Business/Commerce and Radio, Television & Film.