Biography

Daniel Wilbricht serves as president for Optiv + ClearShark, a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused  exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government. He is also a member of Optiv’s executive leadership team focused on growing Optiv’s presence in the U.S. public sector. 

Wilbricht has more than 25 years of experience in the public sector in various leadership roles across the  channel ecosystem, including technology manufacturers, value-added resellers and distribution.  

Most recently, Wilbricht served as general manager, senior vice president of Devo, where he led a team  responsible for creating strategic technology relationships within the federal, state, local government agencies  and higher education institutions. Prior to that, Wilbricht was vice president of Ivanti Public Sector, where he  was instrumental in their growth and acquisitions. He also led sales teams at LogRhythm, Dell and Red Hat. 

Wilbricht is a founding member and on the board of the Software in Defense Coalition, which advances and  advocates for the need for faster American emerging technology adoption and highlights the integral role  software plays in driving the country’s global strategic edge. He also is an active member of several boards.

At the forefront of his industry impact is Wilbricht’s ability to position cybersecurity not just as a technical requirement but as a mission enabler for federal agencies. Through his leadership, Optiv + ClearShark launched its SecOps IO solution, a groundbreaking reference architecture that integrates AI-enhanced cybersecurity technologies to accelerate threat detection and response. This initiative not only secured a major government contract but it also set a new industry standard for how multi-vendor, modular solutions can be designed to scale with agencies’ evolving needs.

Additionally, under his leadership, Optiv + ClearShark achieved significant growth in 2024, expanded into the civilian federal space, and introduced co-managed services capabilities. These accomplishments highlight his ability to align consulting practices with client missions while demonstrating the measurable market success that results from this alignment. By modernizing operations to be CMMC-ready and prioritizing vendor relationships that align with government security initiatives, Wilbricht has created a blueprint for compliance and operational readiness that other consulting firms now look to replicate.