
Reputation
What people saywhen I'm not in the room.
I've been fortunate to work with some incredible people over the years. Here's what some of them have said about working with me.
01 — People I've led
From the people who reported to me.
Professional recommendations from team members I supervised and mentored.
“I had the pleasure of working with Dalton Young as an ISSO at AFTAC, where he served as my lead. Dalton consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise, clear leadership, and a steady, professional approach to information system security. He provided solid guidance and mentorship while ensuring our team stayed aligned with security requirements and operational needs. Dalton was approachable, reliable, and effective at coordinating priorities and supporting the team under demanding conditions. I would gladly work with Dalton again.”

Gerald R.
Cyber Security Engineer · Digital Forensics, Security
Reported to Dalton directly
Cyber Security Engineer · Digital Forensics, Security
Reported to Dalton directly
“I am pleased to recommend Dalton Young for his strong leadership and professional capabilities as an ISSO Supervisor. During the time I worked with Dalton, I found him to be a dependable and responsible leader who consistently demonstrated sound judgment and a strong commitment to his team and mission. Dalton leads by example and can be relied upon to handle responsibilities with professionalism and integrity. His ability to communicate effectively, support his team, and remain dependable under pressure made him a respected supervisor and colleague.”

William F.
IT Professional · Networking · Cyber Security
Reported to Dalton directly
IT Professional · Networking · Cyber Security
Reported to Dalton directly
“Dalton was an amazing team lead with a wealth of knowledge.”

Terrence W.
TS/SCI · IT · Cybersecurity Professional · 20 Year Air Force Veteran
Reported to Dalton directly
TS/SCI · IT · Cybersecurity Professional · 20 Year Air Force Veteran
Reported to Dalton directly
02 — Leaders & colleagues
From the people beside me.
Recommendations from leaders and teammates I worked with in government, defense, and high-security environments.
“Dalton is someone who brings genuine passion, professionalism, and a drive to deliver exceptional results. I had the privilege of working alongside Dalton on a dynamic and demanding contract supporting the Department of Defense. The work was meaningful, challenging, and directly supported military operations—and Dalton's professionalism, commitment, and quality of work played an important role in our team's success. Beyond his technical contributions, Dalton was always professional, patient, dependable, and simply easy to work with. Those qualities made him a valued teammate and someone I could always count on to get the job done.”

Derrick B.
Executive / Vice President, Strategy & Government Relations
Managed Dalton directly
Executive / Vice President, Strategy & Government Relations
Managed Dalton directly
“One of Dalton's greatest strengths is his ability to work with people. He is an excellent teammate and mentor who willingly shares his knowledge and helps others grow professionally and technically. He also understands that strong teams will not always agree. When different technical or security perspectives arise, Dalton listens to the concerns of others, clearly communicates his own position, and works collaboratively toward a practical compromise rather than allowing disagreement to become an obstacle. He has the experience and judgment to understand where security risks exist, communicate those risks effectively, and help teams identify solutions that protect the organization without unnecessarily preventing the mission from moving forward.”

Tom W.
Cloud Engineer, Planned Systems International
Worked with Dalton on the same team
Cloud Engineer, Planned Systems International
Worked with Dalton on the same team
“I had the pleasure of working with Dalton, and I was consistently impressed by the depth and breadth of his knowledge and experience. He brings an exceptional level of expertise to his work, coupled with the ability to apply that knowledge effectively to complex challenges. His insight, professionalism, and willingness to collaborate made him an invaluable colleague, someone I could consistently rely on for sound judgment, thoughtful perspective, and a high standard of execution. Dalton combines strong technical aptitude with sound judgment and adaptability, making him a valuable asset when navigating ambiguity and solving challenges where the path forward is not always immediately clear. I highly recommend him!”

Jadiel V.
Information Security Manager @ Hyperscience · CISSP · USAF Veteran
Worked with Dalton on the same team
Information Security Manager @ Hyperscience · CISSP · USAF Veteran
Worked with Dalton on the same team
“Dalton has a great mix of technical proficiency, organizational leadership, and business acumen. He's a well rounded cybersecurity professional that gets the "big picture". On a personal level, he's a likable family man that fits into any conversation. Zero drama, follows through on commitments, and delivers the product. Highly recommended!”

Marco S.
MBA · ISSM · Program Manager · Director of IT, DoD & Department of State
Worked with Dalton on the same team
MBA · ISSM · Program Manager · Director of IT, DoD & Department of State
Worked with Dalton on the same team
“Dalton demonstrated not just a depth of knowledge of Cybersecurity but operated at a highly elevated level by applying real-world experience and meaningful context to addressing and solving challenging problems. Dalton's pro-active and measured approach frequently helped our team start driving solutions, long before problems were encountered or even flagged by the customer.”

Rob H.
Engineering & Programs Management
Worked with Dalton on the same team
Engineering & Programs Management
Worked with Dalton on the same team
“In a short period of time, he made a significant contribution to helping a new team get up to speed, address technical, security challenges, and become productive quickly. His ability to combine cybersecurity knowledge with a solution-oriented approach made a real difference in a highly complex and high security environment.”

Julio R.
IT Consultant, JC3 Tech LLC
Was senior to Dalton
IT Consultant, JC3 Tech LLC
Was senior to Dalton
“I had the opportunity to work with Dalton in the past, and he consistently brought a positive attitude and a high level of knowledge to everything he did. Dalton always goes the extra mile to ensure the customer is satisfied, and his professionalism and willingness to help make him a valuable member of any team.”

Joel S.
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer, Former Intelligence Community Member
Worked with Dalton on the same team
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer, Former Intelligence Community Member
Worked with Dalton on the same team
“As a teammate, Dalton was thoughtful, reliable, and focused on practical solutions that support both delivery and security objectives.”

David N.
Principal DevSecOps Engineer
Worked with Dalton on the same team
Principal DevSecOps Engineer
Worked with Dalton on the same team
03 — Long-term relationships
The ones who came back.
“I've been working with Dalton for over 3 years now. I have to credit a lot of my growth and success to his help. This has been a major game-changer for me. He has helped me become who I am today.”
John M. · Prior client“This was my second time working with Dalton and he is fantastic. I'll keep coming back to him as he's very talented, honest, efficient and easy to work with.”
Lesley S. · Prior client“Dalton was a great solution for a bunch of things I needed support with. I knew I could lean on him for helping me get things over the finish line. Dalton is a rock star. I look forward to working with him into the future.”
Clay C. · Prior client“Let him do what he does best. He will be doing a lot of work supporting us here in the future on the current facility and the new location we are opening. He really cares and you can see that in his work!”
Jersey G. · Prior client“I feel like Dalton's support was meant to be. Would work with him again without hesitation.”
Spencer A. · Prior client“Dalton was such a pleasure to work with. Very nice, smart guy and the quality of his work was terrific. I'll be using his services again and recommending him to colleagues as well.”
Andrew A. · Prior client04 — People I've worked with privately
Kind words.
Feedback from individuals who worked directly with me in prior professional engagements. It reflects my personal track record, not services delivered by Desra Group.
“Dalton is a great guy to work with! If you need someone in your corner, then he's the man to see!”

John J.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“If you are looking for someone to lean on, Dalton is the man! I recommend reaching out to him for help.”

Chris C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton took the time to get to know me and the concerns I had about the challenges I was working through.”

Stephen A.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“I had tried to do things on my own, but it never really worked out. But within the first two weeks of working with Dalton, things started to shift for me.”

Andrew W.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“The biggest thing from working with Dalton was that I found someone who understands both the practical side of things, as well as the professional side.”

Andy B.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton provides a unique service that most do not. He shows genuine care for his clients and works with you, also listens to you, to provide the support you are looking for!”

C.J. D.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“I appreciate his time and effort and look forward to working with him. Thanks so much. It's nice to have someone around who genuinely cares about you.”

Karrie B.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Honest, high quality, transparent and smart are some of the attributes that represent Dalton. He is easy to communicate with, and he has a deep sense of professionalism.”

Vanessa C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Always communicating and never leaves you hanging.”

Kyla C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“He was so flexible and willing to work with us during such a crazy and stressful time. Highly recommend! I would definitely consider Dalton because he will not let you down.”

Taylor C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton has been a pleasure to work with. He took care of everything I needed help with in a timely manner and ensured to follow up on any outstanding issues.”

Austin B.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton is an excellent communicator and answered all of our questions. He is very upfront and transparent. He's very quick to respond. I would recommend him anytime!”

Robert M.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“I strongly recommend working with Dalton because he listens to your ideas, and he starts to help you right away.”

Jonatan G.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton has the drive to help people. He is easy to work with and understands what works for what you need help with.”

Billy C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“If you're looking for someone to help you through what you're working through professionally, then I definitely recommend reaching out to Dalton.”

Jayson M.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“You can honestly see his passion and drive to help you succeed to your full potential. Thank you, Dalton!”

Chelsea L.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“I am very pleased with the results and confidence from working with you. Your communication throughout was exceptional.”

Wesley A.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton is such an amazing gift that helps bring out the best in others in the best way possible with great results!”

James D.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton went out of his way above and beyond for us. He worked well with us to help coordinate everything and make it happen.”

Klaire M.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Came through in the clutch & was highly recommended. Professional all the way. Was always in contact.”

Nadine S.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“Dalton is wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable about what will work for his clients. He is also very kind and made the experience a joyful one!”

Julie C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“He was responsive, adaptable, professional and enjoyable to be around. Always available to communicate.”

Karley C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
“He makes the process easier and is so kind. I would recommend him to anyone.”

Misty C.
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton
Prior client · worked directly with Dalton















