Daniel Smith is a recognized leader in cybersecurity, bringing extensive experience in threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response. Driven by his commitment to detecting and mitigating emerging cyber threats, he pairs deep technical insight with strategic foresight. His work has been highlighted by prominent media outlets such as Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fox, and USA Today, and he has shared his knowledge through contributions to industry white papers and presentations at international forums, including Bsides Hamburg, Tactical Edge in Bogotá, and Les Assises in Monaco.

In his current role as Lead Threat Research Engineer at TikTok, Daniel is instrumental in safeguarding more than a billion users on the world’s most downloaded app. He spearheads innovative security initiatives and continually advances the global conversation on threat landscape challenges.