Dan Gates possesses expertise in information assurance, vulnerability assessment, security, security clearance, information security and 19 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Dan is an extremely dedicated and talented Software Engineer, Unix Systems Administrator and Information System Security Professional. I recall Dan being at the forefront of computer security in the Government systems arena, highlighting the need for improved security and providing the solutions that enabled an improved security posture. Dan's efforts brought real change. Being a skilled SWE and SA, he also brings a "working man's" insight to the problems and challenges associated with the enforcement of security policy and standards on the systems that prosecute the mission. I would not hesitate to work with Dan again."