Mitch Tanenbaum

35+ years of experience in all aspects of cybersecurity and privacy governance. Domain expert in IT, cybersecurity, compliance, privacy. IT and cybersecurity contract expert. 800-171/CMMC 2.0, GLBA, NY DFS 500, HIPAA, PCI, NIST CSF/PF compliance regimes. On-going, hands-on, operational experience in all aspects of cybersecurity, IT resilience and continuity. vCISO to multiple enterprises of all sizes.

Areas of Expertise

Network Security
Application Security
Secure Software Development
800-171/CMMC 2.0
Financial Services
Data Centers
NY DFS 500
IR/DR/BC
HIPAA
GLBA
PCI

CV Blog

Professional Cybersecurity
Expert Witness Services

"Mitch is hands-down the most qualified, highly respected IT and cybersecurity expert witness in the country.
His education, experience, and his ability to intake, organize, and clearly
articulate complex IT and cybersecurity issues is formidable.
He is the expert you want on your side of the dispute."

--Ray Hutchins, Managing Partner, Huttan Holding

  • Exceptionally knowledgeable in all aspects of cybersecurity and privacy regulatory compliance.
  • Holds degrees from Cornell University in electrical engineering and computer sciences.
  • 35 years experience in all aspects of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
  • Extensive CIO, CTO and CISO experience.
  • High level of memory recall capabilities that enable Mitch to quickly digest, analyze, and critique large volumes of IT, cybersecurity, and compliance documentation.
  • Superb communicator and translator of technospeak to common English.
  • Extensive IT and cybersecurity subject matter expertise related to IT and cybersecurity contracts, and patents.
  • Wide range of litigation support experience on both sides of a disputed issue.
  • Ability to act as technical team member in formulating litigation strategy.
  • Formidable capabilities in deposition and testimony.
  • Comprehensive, hands-on, operational experience with DoD, financial services, IoT, cloud, and tier 1-3 data centers.
  • Supported by vetted, experienced IT and cybersecurity network, application, and development teams.
  • Highly informed, nationally recognized, and articulate cybersecurity and privacy writer and speaker.
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Cybersecurity professional and expert witness

Cybersecurity professional and expert witness Mitch Tanenbaum discusses his background and approach to his expert witness practice. This 6 minute, high level introduction demonstrates why Mitch absolutely must be at the top of your firm's list of cybersecurity expert witnesses. Having Mitch on your side during complex technical conflicts is like having money in the bank.