David Sawler

About David Sawler

David Sawler is a board-certified security executive and the founder of Sawler Group, LLC, where he specializes in the Convergence of Physical and Cyber Governance. With a Master of Science in Cybersecurity-Intelligence and a B.S. in Criminal Justice, David occupies a unique niche in the GRC landscape, translating complex, multi-domain threats into actionable strategic resilience for C-suite leaders and boards of directors.As a dual-certified professional in both physical security (CPP) and information security (CISSP), David has spent over a decade architecting resilient defenses for high-consequence environments. His portfolio includes directing the end-to-end security governance for international professional sports tours, managing North American strategic programs for AI-powered threat detection, and providing technical oversight for sites hosting over one million annual patrons.Beyond operational leadership, David serves as a court-approved expert witness, leveraging his deep understanding of liability, emergency response protocols, and technical security standards to provide clarity in complex legal and regulatory proceedings. He is a recognized advocate for \"Security as a Business Enabler,\" focusing on moving organizations from reactive compliance to a state of Strategic Resilience that protects people, assets, and organizational reputation at scale.

Experience

1. Founder Chief Security Officer

   Sawler Secure

   Jun 2014 — Present · US

   Establish and manage comprehensive Enterprise Risk Roadmaps for UHNW portfolios and large-scale public venues (1M+ patrons). I define the governance frameworks that ensure security investments are directly mapped to organizational risk appetite, fiduciary duties, and business continuity goals.Serve as the Technical Lead for the lifecycle management of security infrastructure. I oversee the design, deployment, and validation of complex security controls, ensuring that both temporary and permanent installations meet rigorous performance standards and mitigate identified vulnerabilities in real-time.Execute high-level Technical Quality Assurance for multi-million dollar vendor packages. By auditing hardware specifications (Intrusion Detection, VMS/CCTV, Comms) against project requisitions and international standards, I ensure full compliance with contractual obligations and industry best practices.Act as a Court-Approved Expert Witness, providing specialized testimony on physical security standards, emergency response protocols, and liability. I translate complex security failures into clear, evidence-based assessments for legal and regulatory proceedings, focusing on duty of care and standard of practice.

Education

• Excelsior University

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration & Management

  2012 — 2013

• US Army Military Police School

  Diploma, Military Police Officer & Advanced Leaders Course

  2005 — 2006

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor's of Science (B.S), Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement & Public Safety

  2012 — 2015

• Syracuse University

  Certificate Program, Computer and Information Systems Security Professional

  2015 — 2015

• Utica University

  Master of Science (M.S.) Cybersecurity, Specialization in Cyber Intelligence

  2015 — 2016

• US Marine Corps Computer Sciences School

  Computer Systems Specialist Course, Network and Systems Administration

  1995 — 1996

Skills

• Risk Management
• Military
• Information Assurance
• Active Directory
• Military Experience
• Information Security
• Strategic Planning
• Network Security
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Intelligence
• IT Management
• Operational Planning
• Military Operations
• Risk Assessment
• Networking
• Computer Security
• Project Management
• Physical Security
• Law Enforcement
• Security Operations
• Intelligence Analysis
• Management
• Team Building
• Information Security Management
• Investigation
• Security
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Homeland Security
• Executive Protection
• Training
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Emergency Management
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Counterterrorism