Dan Kalil

About Dan Kalil

With a proven track record of success while serving in multiple executive leadership and board service roles, I continue to help lead cybersecurity strategy, accelerate business growth, and inspire high-performing teams. As Chief Commercial Officer at Assured Information Security (AIS), I spearhead strategic market expansion, targeted investments, startup development, and M&A activities—all aimed at ensuring sustained success and diversification.Beyond AIS, I\'ve held key leadership positions across our portfolio companies, including serving as Senior Advisor to AssuredTek, Board Chairman, Chief Strategy Officer, and CEO at GreyCastle Security. These roles have allowed me to influence industry direction, develop scalable solutions, and deliver continuous value to our customers.At the core of my leadership philosophy is a commitment to success—built on focus, intentionality, and scalable growth—ensuring that every initiative strengthens our competitive position and delivers lasting impact.

Experience

1. Advisor & Entrepreneur in Residence

   Griffiss Institute

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Provide access to critical resources, guidance and direction to tech start-ups, including vision and strategy, operational workflows and efficiencies, key growth considerations, diversification and scalability. • Support the Griffiss Institute’s strategic initiatives and long-term planning activities.

Education

• Utica University

  Master's degree, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics

  2011 — 2012

• Utica University

  Bachelor's degree, Economic Crime Investigation, Computer Security

  1998 — 2000