About
David Snead serves as Director of the Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA), an initiative of the i2Coalition, where he focuses on promoting security best practices within the hosting industry. In this role, he leads efforts to advance a safer internet through collaboration and education among hosting providers, data centers, and internet infrastructure companies. His work with the SHA and i2Coalition positions him at the forefront of policy and technical discussions critical to the future of digital infrastructure. Previously, Mr. Snead served as Legal Counsel for WebPros and cPanel, advising on internet law, licensing, and policy matters across the hosting ecosystem. He is also Co-Founder and General Counsel of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), where his extensive background in internet law has been instrumental in shaping advocacy for open internet principles, responsible data handling, and robust cybersecurity. His expertise encompasses areas vital to the Atlas Digital Summit, including internet governance, infrastructure security, and the legal frameworks impacting cloud and hosting services.