About me
Dan Holden is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with almost 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. As CISO at BigCommerce, he oversees the company’s global cybersecurity strategy, balancing risk management with business enablement while aligning with public company governance expectations. Dan regularly reports to the board of directors on cybersecurity risk, market trends, and regulatory requirements, including SEC compliance.
Prior to BigCommerce, Dan served as Business Information Security Officer at The Home Depot and held leadership roles at RH-ISAC, Arbor Networks, TippingPoint, and IBM’s X-Force.
A passionate advocate for collaboration, Dan is a founding member of the Texas Cyber Breakfast Club and a strong supporter of RH-ISAC’s mission to enhance information sharing within the retail and hospitality sectors. A recognized thought leader, he frequently speaks at premier events such as the RSA Conference, Defcon, and RVAsec, with insights featured in Forbes, BBC, and Bloomberg. Dan holds the NACD Directorship Certification, reflecting his expertise in governance and risk oversight.
