Full Name
Amir Dastouri
Job Title
Chief Information Security Officer
Company
FERC
Speaker Bio
Mr. Dastouri is an experienced leader in Cybersecurity with expertise in Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM). He is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), where he combines agile methodologies, automation, analytics, and repeatable processes to combat the rapidly evolving threats in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Across his career, Mr. Dastouri has led cross functional teams and served all roles on a project team including Agile Project Management, Technical Architect, Engineer, Developer, and Business Analyst, making him a well-rounded and experienced implementer. By combining technical, business, and cybersecurity skills, Mr. Dastouri has driven acceptance across complex organizations to meet mission objectives securely. Mr. Dastouri has Masters in Cybersecurity, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.
Amir Dastouri