Dustin D. Cloos
Dustin Cloos is the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) at Taurean, where he helps organizations navigate the intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, technology, and business operations. With more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning military service, government contracting, enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and business growth, he has led teams and programs supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large Federal agencies.
Dustin has worked across operations, program management, capture, solution architecture, and executive leadership, giving him a unique perspective on why security and compliance programs succeed—or fail—in practice. His experience includes helping organizations implement cybersecurity frameworks, prepare for regulatory requirements, improve operational maturity, and align technology investments with business objectives.
Dustin is a true believer that if it doesn't run it doesn't matter.
Session
Most compliance programs look solid on paper but fail in practice. This talk breaks down where GRC efforts break—missing enforcement, weak evidence, and tool gaps—and how to turn compliance into something that actually runs.