David Melnick

David Melnick, vice president, web isolation at Proofpoint and previous founder and CEO of WebLife, brings almost 25 years of experience in technology and security. Melnick has worked extensively with both U.S. and global companies, advising them on setting strategy, developing risk-based priorities and operationalizing effective governance of highly sensitive and regulated data. His experience includes implementing security technology and addressing privacy regulatory requirements, including global, federal and state privacy requirements.

As a past two-term board member of (ISC)2, Melnick traveled internationally, representing the security and privacy profession. He has authored several books, including PDA Security: Incorporating Handhelds Into the Enterprise. His books have been translated into four languages, including Japanese, Chinese and Italian. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E CIPP/US), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).