Experts & Advisors
Mark Shelhart
Managing Director
+1.800.496.0089 Direct
+1.219.242.3814 Mobile
Mark Shelhart is a Managing Director at Ankura, specializing in digital forensics and incident response. With over 23 years of experience in information security, he leads Ankura’s Americas operations, providing rapid and effective incident response to a wide range of cyber threats, including ransomware, network intrusions, malware outbreaks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats.
Mark is recognized for his ability to quickly identify and contain breaches, often within hours, and for his focus on the critical post-containment phase, helping clients understand and mitigate future risks. He leads a team that conducts detailed forensic investigations, provides threat intelligence, and offers tailored guidance on cybersecurity strategy and compliance.
His expertise spans a broad spectrum of regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, CMMC, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, ensuring clients adhere to industry standards. Mark also collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies and external partners to facilitate effective communication and response.
A respected industry expert, Mark frequently shares his insights at cybersecurity conferences and seminars, contributing to the broader understanding of evolving digital threats and forensic best practices.
Experience
Mark’s professional experience includes over six years as Global Head of Department – Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Foregenix Ltd. Before Foregenix, he was with Sikich for over four and a half years, including two years as director of Incident Response & Forensics, after initially joining through the acquisition of 403 Labs. He spent approximately one and a half years as senior manager of Incident Response & Forensics at 403 Labs, LLC. His cybersecurity career includes nearly two years as vice president of Incident Response & Forensics at Arsenal Security Group. Prior to Arsenal, he led the Incident Response team at Trustwave SpiderLabs.
- Education
- Indiana University
- Affiliations
- NetDiligence Ransomware Advisory Board
- Infragard
