Michael Hayden, a principal at global advisory services firm The Chertoff Group, was honored by the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America with the Technology Good Scout Award in November 2016. At Chertoff, the retired four-star general is focused on technological intelligence and counterintelligence, global political and terrorist risk analysis as […] More

Global security advisory firm The Chertoff Group has appointed experienced security and acquisition official Julie Dunne and cybersecurity expert Christopher Hetner as senior advisers. Dunn and Hetner will use their experience in working for the government and holding legal and corporate positions to help The Chertoff Group address various client needs related to security and […] More

William Walker, a retired U.S. Army major general who served as a sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives, has joined The Chertoff Group as a senior adviser.  As a member of the advisory board, Walker will utilize his government experience to assist federal clients in identifying new business opportunities and building strategic partnerships, […] More

The Department of Homeland Security has recertified a Chertoff Group process that works to help organizations assess risk and design a security program based on their own operating environment.  The Security Risk Management Consulting Methodology initially received DHS’ SAFETY Act designation in 2017 and has been continuously refined based on industry best practices, the advisory […] More

The Chertoff Group will host the “Beyond CDM – Transitioning to an Active Cyber Defense” conference on Nov. 4 to discuss cyber defense measures across industry and government as part of the Chertoff Group Security Series. The company said Wednesday it expects the event to bring together business and security leaders to share new approaches in threat analysis, intelligence and automated defense and mitigation as well […] More

Jay Cohen, a 38-year U.S. Navy veteran, has been appointed an advanced technical solutions consultant at asset protection company Mistras Group. The retired Navy rear admiral will offer advice to Mistras’ leadership team on opportunities to expand its presence across the defense and naval infrastructure sector, the company said Wednesday. Cohen is a principal of […] More

Mitre has partnered with the Aspen Institute’s Homeland Security Experts Group to support the latter’s research activities and other efforts to provide insight into foreign policy matters.

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Information technology company Two Six Labs hired David Leach, former principal and head of private equity at The Chertoff Group, as senior vice president of strategy and corporate development.

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The Intelligence and National Security Alliance has created an advisory committee to offer recommendations and guidance on events, policies and other matters related to INSA and its charitable organization. INSA said Tuesday the panel consists of 26 members who have held senior-level roles within the government or industry and previously served on former INSA advisory […] More

Security Magazine has unveiled its list of the 19 Most Influential People in Security for 2016 in an article published Sept. 1. Diane Ritchey writes colleagues and associates nominated the top security leaders based on leadership qualities and the impact of their security projects and programs on shareholders, their organizations, their peers, the public and the overall security landscape. The […] More

Mark Weatherford, a principal at The Chertoff Group, has been promoted to the senior member ranks at the Information Systems Security Association. Weatherford holds the distinction of serving as the Department of Homeland Security‘s first-ever deputy cybersecurity undersecretary and is also a former chief security officer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Chertoff Group announced Tuesday. The senior […] More

Global Security & Intelligence Strategies has become a strategic partner in a coalition that works to utilize intelligence and security services, decision support, strategic counsel and design offerings for public sector operations. The Government Technology & Services Coalition added GSIS to help develop policies and set direction for thought leadership, concepts and ideas in homeland security, […] More