Dr. Eric Cole, DPS

Dr. Eric Cole, DPS is a cybersecurity and IT expert specializing in litigation involving data breaches, trade secrets, and intellectual property disputes. With a career spanning cybersecurity strategy, network architecture, and incident response, he brings a strategic and technical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating data breaches, assessing cybersecurity protocols, and evaluating whether industry standards were met.

Dr. Cole has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of apportionment, infringement, and data security. His Doctorate in Professional Studies from Pace University, along with his Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving cybersecurity and IT systems.