Daniel H. Gallancy
Daniel H. Gallancy is the co-founder and CEO of Atakama, a venture capital-backed cybersecurity software company based in New York City. Atakama specializes in a secure web browser platform that provides robust protection across various work environments, whether remote or on-site.
As CEO, Mr. Gallancy is directly responsible for corporate strategy and oversees the company’s product development and R&D efforts. His role extends to close collaboration with the marketing, sales, operations, and finance groups to ensure the alignment and execution of the company’s strategic objectives.
Prior to Atakama, Mr. Gallancy dedicated a decade to the asset management industry, serving as an investment professional at BeaconLight Capital and Alson Capital Partners. His focus areas included semiconductor capital equipment, IT hardware, security, software, and telecommunications, where he was instrumental in corporate due diligence, financial analysis, and investment decision-making. Mr. Gallancy’s experience in these sectors has significantly informed his leadership and strategic vision at Atakama.
In addition to his leadership at Atakama and work in the investment management industry, Mr. Gallancy has substantial experience in the bitcoin ecosystem. His involvement began informally in 2011 and became formalized in 2013 when he co-founded SolidX. At SolidX, he was instrumental in launching a financial swap program for bitcoin exposure and led the development of the first fully insured bitcoin financial product. His expertise has also made him a valued advisor on bitcoin and blockchain technologies to an array of stakeholders, including private corporations, investment management firms, post-trade processing companies, central counterparties, and regulatory bodies at both state and federal levels in the US.
Mr. Gallancy’s academic credentials include a BA in Physics and a BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. During his time at Penn, he developed a secure, laser-based Ethernet point-to-point link before the emergence of WiFi and constructed a multi-residence data network routing system. He later earned an MBA from Columbia University and holds the designation of CFA Charterholder. Mr. Gallancy is originally from Queens, New York.
Sessions:
Most of today's discussion about AI is all about the benefits. AI is also being used by threat actors for social engineering in the browser. Organizations have moved to 100% cloud and web-based applications, without the necessary browser security and visibility to mitigate these risks. While MSPs deploy endpoint protection, firewalls, and email security, they lack visibility into how end-users are using the most used tool in every workforce, the browser, exposing businesses to advanced AI-based phishing attacks, credential theft, session hijacking, and data exfiltration.
This session will outline a new approach to protect end-users from AI-based malicious attacks that stem from within the browser. Our speaker will present a framework for MSPs to secure the modern day operating system – the browser.
Addressing critical advanced AI phishing attacks with a modern browser security strategy
- MSPs need to secure the new frontline, as the shift to cloud-based applications makes browsers prime targets.
- Visibility into user activity and aberrant behavior is crucial within the browser.
- User analytics help MSPs differentiate between normal workflows and high-risk activities.
