David Sanders

About David Sanders

I’m a security engineer who thrives at the intersection of curiosity, complexity, and impact. With a sharp eye for insider threats and a strategic mindset for detection and response, I design systems that go beyond alerts — they tell meaningful stories. I bring both technical depth and thoughtful structure to the table, building scalable, resilient programs that protect organizations from the inside out.I don’t just react to problems — I anticipate them, dissect them, and engineer smarter ways forward.With over 13 years of experience in insider threat program development, I lead Marriott International\'s Insider Threat Analytics and Detection team, continually building and improving detections and processes to detect and efficiently respond to insider threats. My work involves configuring and optimizing tools like Splunk, Exabeam, Netskope and Microsoft Purview to safeguard sensitive data, including intellectual property, PCI and PII, while leading a team six analysts. Previously, I built the insider threat consulting at practice Cyderes, helping organizations assess and build robust insider risk management strategies. I worked closely with stakeholders to understand their expectations and concerns regarding an insider risk program, and I developed a program accordingly. A collaborative leader, I am committed to enhancing security posture through innovative detection models and fostering partnerships to protect critical assets in dynamic environments. My expertise includes tools like Netskope, CrowdStrike, Purview IRM, Purview DLP, Purview eDiscovery, Exabeam and Securonix.

Experience

1. Leader of Insider Threat Analytics and Detection Team

   Marriott International

   Jun 2023 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

   In my current role as the Leader of Insider Threat Analytics and Detection at Marriott International, I have successfully developed and optimized insider threat detection capabilities, leading a team of DLP analysts and conducting investigations that have mitigated risks to sensitive data. My work in configuring and fine-tuning tools such as Splunk, Exabeam, and various DLP solutions has equipped me with the technical expertise to build and enhance threat detection models and respond to insider threats at scale.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Aerospace Engineering

• Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business

  BS, Management Science

• George Mason University

  Bachelor of Science - MS, Information Systems