Davis Hake

Davis Hake is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity, strategic policy, and risk management. Currently serving as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Services at Venable LLP since March 2024, Davis aids clients in formulating practical go-to-market strategies and advocacy on technology policy. As a co-founder and advisor at Resilience since October 2016, Davis has played integral roles in marketing, security sales, business development, and operations. Additionally, as an adjunct professor on Cyber Risk Management at the University of California, Berkeley, Davis has trained over 150 cybersecurity leaders. Previous roles include Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy at Palo Alto Networks, and key positions within the National Security Council and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, focusing on federal IT security and public-private cooperation. Davis holds a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies from National Defense University.