cybersecurity is national security

  • State and Local

    Make sense of technology, security, and policy for your constituents

  • Venture and Private Equity

    Protect your investments

  • Tech

    Build tech that also protects your customers

  • professional services

    Leverage Secure by Design

You’re navigating a world where the threat landscape is evolving faster than most organizations can adapt—whether you build software, shape policy, make security decisions, or defend critical systems. I help you make sense of it all so you can focus on action.

With over two decades of experience spanning the U.S. government, leading academic institutions, and the private sector—including service under three different presidential administrations—I bring strategic clarity to complex security challenges.

I advise leaders at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and policy. I’ve shaped national security strategy, built public interest tech initiatives, and led the government’s flagship Secure by Design movement. I know how systems work—and how to change them. Whether you're a tech company facing mounting regulatory pressure, a nonprofit trying to secure sensitive data, or a leader looking to spark meaningful change, I offer sharp, actionable guidance rooted in real-world impact.

Services

    • risk/resilience review & assessments

    • threat intelligence and assessment

    • tailored recommendations

    • stakeholder & executive briefings

    • on-demand strategy advisory

    • Consulting on Secure by Design principles & approaches

    • Overview of program

    • Assessment of vendor dependencies

    • Secure by demand recommendations

    • Understanding of current federal environment for cybersecurity policy

    • Public-private partnerships

    • Public policy development strategies

    • Keynote speeches

    • Television

    • Radio and podcasts

    • Panels

    • Expert testimony


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