At Fortiva IT Consulting, we believe that knowledge is the first and most critical line of defense. We offer private training sessions and public speaking engagements designed to help businesses strengthen their understanding of critical compliance and cybersecurity topics.
Whether you’re a small business aiming to meet regulatory requirements or an industry group seeking to educate your members, our expert-led sessions are tailored to your needs.
Recent Speaking Engagements:
- BSides San Diego — April 2026
- ISSA San Diego Chapter — March 2026
- DEF CON 858 Group (San Diego local meetup) — December 2025
- Layer8 Masters CISO-CIO Forum — La Jolla
- Planet CyberSec — Redondo Beach
Available For:
- Private Training (Onsite or Virtual)
- Workshops customized to your organization
- Public Speaking Engagements at conferences, summits, and industry events
- Lunch & Learn Sessions for executive teams and employees
Topics
✅ HIPAA Compliance Essentials
- Understanding HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
- Requirements for Covered Entities and Business Associates.
- Conducting Risk Assessments and Developing Policies.
- Real-world breach examples and lessons learned.
✅ PCI-DSS Compliance for Merchants and Service Providers
- Protecting cardholder data: Best practices and compliance essentials.
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Building a sustainable compliance program.
- Preparing for PCI assessments and audits.
✅ Cybersecurity Trends and Best Practices
- Current threat landscape: ransomware, phishing, insider threats.
- Cyber hygiene essentials for businesses of all sizes.
- Emerging security technologies and frameworks.
- Incident response and business continuity fundamentals.
✅ Industrial Technology and Operational Technology
- Secure your manufacturing IT/OT environment.
- Employee training.
- Vulnerability assessments.
- Security service and product assessment.
Meet Your Speaker: Daniel Hoffman, CISSP
With over 25 years of IT leadership experience, Daniel Hoffman brings a rare blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and practical insight to every session. A certified cybersecurity and compliance professional, Daniel has helped organizations across healthcare, finance, and retail industries build resilient, secure, and compliant IT infrastructures.
His background includes designing and managing mission-critical networks with a focus on business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery (BDR), as well as ensuring compliance with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and FDA 510K regulations. Daniel holds certifications including CISSP, IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (CAP), and Privacy Law and HIPAA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Fluent in English and proficient in Mandarin, Daniel connects naturally with diverse audiences, making complex topics accessible and actionable. His speaking style is interactive, practical, and infused with a spirit of continuous learning — inspiring teams not only to understand compliance and cybersecurity but to embrace it as a foundation for long-term success.
Ready to Elevate Your Team’s Knowledge?
Partner with Fortiva IT Consulting to bring cybersecurity, HIPAA, PCI, and compliance expertise directly to your organization.
Secure your private training session or book Daniel for your next event today.