David Lafond
Principal Strategy Consultant
David Lafond is a principal in the practice of cybersecurity and privacy strategy at Lafond Consulting. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in managing complex infrastructure within highly regulated industries — ensuring the protection, operation, and compliance of networks, systems, and data.
His background includes leadership roles such as CISO, CTO, and Head of Technical Operations for global technology organizations including Amazon, Etsy, Dow Jones & Co, and Marsh.
A graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, David served in the Navy Reserve for 11 years. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, focusing on the intersection of technical resilience and organizational governance.