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Deke George and Seth Peter, the founders of NetSPI, were already experts in computer forensics. They had gained a comprehensive view of information security by working with financial services companies, government agencies, healthcare organizations, power utilities, educational institutions, and businesses that handled payment cards. They knew that most responses to information security were tactical, reactive, and incomplete. They developed a proactive and inclusive approach to information security—with business goals in mind. The company has grown to become one of the nation's leading providers of independent IT security audit and assessment services.

Deke George, Chief Executive Officer

Deke George is a business-oriented IT executive. He has significant entrepreneurial experience as both a member and founder of multiple startups. He began his career as a founder of the computer forensics program at Ontrack (now Kroll-Ontrack). In this capacity, he has worked on high-profile computer fraud and computer evidence cases in the United States and abroad. As an entrepreneur with a focus on creating client oriented solutions, Deke has been involved in a variety of roles including consultant, sales, and leadership for a number of technology based organizations. Deke holds a B.A. in Physics from Middlebury College in Vermont.
 

Seth Peter, Chief Technology Officer

Seth Peter is a computer security expert with extensive experience with all aspects of information security. He was a founder of the computer forensics team at Kroll Ontrack where he provided expert witness testimony and depositions regarding high profile computer security cases. As the founder and CTO of NetSPI, he is a national leader in risk management and security program assessment. Seth has provided consulting to over 100 different organizations within financial services, government, health care, education, nuclear energy, and retail. Seth is a Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor and Visa Qualified Payment Application Security Professional. Seth holds a B.A. degree in Mathematics from Kenyon College.
 

Paul Johnson, Director of Consulting

Paul Johnson is leader in the computer security industry with extensive experience developing and managing information security programs for large insurance, financial services, and healthcare organizations. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Paul developed a comprehensive information security program for HealthEast and has extensive experience addressing compliance related issues including HIPAA, GLBA, SOX, PCI, NEI, and NCUA. Paul holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Accounting, both from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls.
 

Lee Buttke, Director of Security Program Management

Lee Buttke is the Director of Security Program Management for NetSPI. Lee has more than 13 years of consulting experience in information technology and security, specializing in third-party risk assessments, program management, regulatory compliance (PCI, GLBA, SOX) and assisting organizations in security initiatives. Lee has managed numerous regulatory and security assessment projects in financial services, education and retail. Lee holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin—Stout, and an M.S. in Information and Communication Sciences from Ball State University. Lee is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM), and a PCI QSA.
 

Dan Gardner, Director of Technology and Development

Dan Gardner oversees all technology development including software development, quality assurance, and system integration. He assumed this position in February 2008. Previously, Dan was Chief Technology Officer at Renew Data Corp., as well as one of the original founders. Renew is a leader provider of e-discovery and electronically stored information risk management services. Renew went from startup to a $30M-plus company in less than five years and has made the Inc. 500 list twice. Dan has also held software development positions at TranScape (a Pitney Bowes company) and Ontrack Data International. Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from St. John’s University, and a master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame.