DLA, LLC Names Cybersecurity Veteran Alex Islamov to Drive Expansion of its Cyber Practice

August 25, 2025 at 09:00 AM EDT

DLA, LLC (DLA), a leading internal audit and accounting advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Islamov as Managing Director to lead DLA's Cybersecurity practice while also providing strategic guidance and hands-on support for strengthening security across internal audit engagements.

Alex brings more than 18 years of progressive leadership experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing security risk strategies that align with regulatory and industry frameworks while enabling organizations to navigate evolving cyber threats across Fortune 500, public sector, and highly regulated industries. He has a proven record of building and maturing enterprise security governance frameworks, advancing cyber resilience, and advising executive stakeholders on risk-informed strategies to strengthen IT governance and compliance.

Prior to joining DLA, Alex served as Associate Director of Security Risk Management at Verizon, where he spearheaded enterprise-wide cyber governance initiatives for the Public Sector business, led compliance programs across FedRAMP, FISMA, and CMMC, and advised on cloud security architecture and DevSecOps integration. Previously, he served as Director of Cybersecurity Strategy & GRC at MorganFranklin Consulting, where he led regulatory compliance initiatives, established enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, stood up the firm’s AI governance service line, directed data governance and privacy programs, and delivered comprehensive risk advisory services to clients across many industries. Earlier in his career, Alex held senior leadership roles with Baker Tilly, Deloitte, and EY, where he specialized in IT audit, governance frameworks, third-party risk management, and cybersecurity transformation programs.

“Alex has an outstanding track record helping organizations navigate complex cybersecurity and governance challenges while driving measurable improvements in resilience and compliance,” said David Landau, CEO & Founder of DLA. “His expertise in both technical and strategic domains of cyber risk will be invaluable as we continue expanding our IT audit and cybersecurity services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”

“I am honored to join DLA and partner with such an accomplished team of professionals,” said Alex. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in cyber governance, cloud security, and risk advisory to help our clients strengthen their cybersecurity posture and advance their business priorities.”

DLA’s IT Services division provides expert advisory across IT controls and governance, IT change and project management, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

About DLA, LLC

DLA, LLC is a leading consultancy firm that provides a wide range of specialized services designed to optimize business operations and drive sustainable growth. The firm specializes in internal audit, risk advisory, IT advisory, regulatory compliance, and other critical areas, delivering tailored solutions that help clients address their most pressing challenges. DLA’s experienced team is committed to providing innovative, high-quality services that drive value for clients across various industries.