Dan Zilinski

Dan graduated from Lehigh University where he earned a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. He currently lives in northern New Jersey with his wife and three young children and is an avid golfer.

Dan Zilinski is an accomplished professional currently leading the information security audit program for a major professional sports league. With a strong background in information security risk management, Dan has been instrumental in establishing and implementing cybersecurity audit practices since joining the league in 2017.

In his role, Dan oversees all information security audits, covering member clubs, stadiums, league operations, and third-party entities. He has played a pivotal role in developing internal cybersecurity compliance standards that promote sustainable governance and technological practices, with a specific focus on enhancing cybersecurity maturity.

A key area of expertise for Dan lies in stadium cybersecurity, where he has successfully developed a comprehensive audit program, including the instantiation of best practices resource material to leverage for cybersecurity controls improvement and assessment. Notably, Dan’s collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security has resulted in the implementation and governance of the first-of-its-kind sports and entertainment venue assessment program across major sports leagues. This innovative program seamlessly combines traditional cybersecurity controls and practices with industrial control systems and internet-of-things technology.

Prior to his current position, Dan excelled in ensuring the successful completion of audit reports intended to provide assurance to user organizations regarding outsourced services offered by the hedge fund administrator he worked for. In addition, he held responsibilities for overseeing and assessing risk management functions, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Dan’s career began with a public accounting firm, where he focused on consultative engagements related to
information technology general controls.

Dan holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University. He currently resides in northern New Jersey with his wife and three young children and enjoys pursuing his passion for golf in his free time.