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Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst Co-Develop Andesite to Advance Cybersecurity for Analysts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.

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  • Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.
  • Co-developed by Red Cell and General Catalyst, Andesite has built an advanced AI security analytics platform to empower both private- and public-sector cyber analysts to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Andesite is the latest company to launch under Red Cell’s newly formed Cyber Practice, led by George Barnes, a former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • "I partnered with General Catalyst to help bring global resilience to our most critical industries.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED: VICE ADMIRAL COLIN J. KILRAIN JOINS ACTIVE CRISIS CONSULTING AS MANAGING DIRECTOR AND ADVISOR TO THE BOARD

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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DALLAS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Crisis Consulting ("ACC") is honored to have Vice Admiral Colin James Kilrain join the company as its newest Managing Director and Board Advisor.

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  • DALLAS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Crisis Consulting ("ACC") is honored to have Vice Admiral Colin James Kilrain join the company as its newest Managing Director and Board Advisor.
  • Vice Admiral Kilrain brings an incredible depth of knowledge and experience in national security and global affairs to the leadership team at ACC based on his U.S.
  • Vice Admiral Kilrain served as Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2021-2023, and as Associate Director for Military Affairs for the Central Intelligence Agency from 2019-2021.
  • Jared Febbroriello, Managing Director of Active Crisis Consulting commented:
    "We're pleased to welcome Vice Admiral Kilrain as our newest Managing Director and Board Advisor.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED: VICE ADMIRAL COLIN J. KILRAIN JOINS ACTIVE CRISIS CONSULTING AS MANAGING DIRECTOR AND ADVISOR TO THE BOARD

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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DALLAS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Crisis Consulting ("ACC") is honored to have Vice Admiral Colin James Kilrain join the company as its newest Managing Director and Board Advisor.

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  • DALLAS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Crisis Consulting ("ACC") is honored to have Vice Admiral Colin James Kilrain join the company as its newest Managing Director and Board Advisor.
  • Vice Admiral Kilrain brings an incredible depth of knowledge and experience in national security and global affairs to the leadership team at ACC based on his U.S.
  • Vice Admiral Kilrain served as Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2021-2023, and as Associate Director for Military Affairs for the Central Intelligence Agency from 2019-2021.
  • Jared Febbroriello, Managing Director of Active Crisis Consulting commented:
    "We're pleased to welcome Vice Admiral Kilrain as our newest Managing Director and Board Advisor.

Peraton Appoints Constantine Saab to Its Advisory Board

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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RESTON, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peraton today announced the appointment of Constantine Saab to its Advisory Board.

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  • RESTON, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peraton today announced the appointment of Constantine Saab to its Advisory Board.
  • Over an impressive nearly two-decade career at the Central Intelligence Agency, Saab served in many critical senior leadership roles including chief strategy officer, corporate board member, and acting assistant director.
  • "I'm honored to welcome Constantine to Peraton's Advisory Board," said Stu Shea, Peraton's chairman, president, and CEO.
  • Comprised of a group of proven government, military and industry technology experts, Peraton's Advisory Board provides advice and expertise to the company on its strategic direction.

The Chertoff Group grows cadre of Senior Advisors with Geopolitical Risk and Corporate Security Expertise

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chertoff Group , a global security risk management and growth advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished senior advisors to its team.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chertoff Group , a global security risk management and growth advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished senior advisors to its team.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Ted and Bill to The Chertoff Group.
  • At The Chertoff Group he will engage with Security Risk & Resilience clients.
  • The Chertoff Group enjoys an outstanding global reputation of professionalism and integrity within the security space.

Automated Cybersecurity Platform OP[4] Appoints Veteran Intelligence Analyst Daniel Velasquez Executive Vice President

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OP[4] , an emerging leader in advanced product security, announced today the appointment of Daniel Velasquez as the company’s new executive vice president.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OP[4] , an emerging leader in advanced product security, announced today the appointment of Daniel Velasquez as the company’s new executive vice president.
  • “We are thrilled to add Daniel’s robust and diverse experience to our growing team of experts,” noted Irby Thompson, CEO of OP[4].
  • “His proven track record and his combination of military and commercial experience have honed his deep expertise in cybersecurity.
  • As Executive Vice President at OP[4], Velasquez will play a pivotal role in executing the company's vision and strategy for the future.

Clearspeed Expands Leadership in Government, Defense & Security Sector with Top Talent Appointment, Former US Dept of State Executive

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.

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  • Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305247898/en/
    Blersch brings over 35 years of deep public sector experience in developing, implementing, and advising on technology-led programs to address the nation’s top global security challenges.
  • “I’m honored to join the remarkable team at Clearspeed and eager to advance its mission to build trust faster with a reimagined approach to risk assessment,” says Blersch.
  • Recently, Clearspeed appointed ex-U.S. Federal Government executive, Parker Wise , and retired British Army Brigadier General, Lance Mans , to its advisory board.

Blacklake Group Announces the Acquisition and Expansion of Sentinel, a Global Risk and Intelligence Advisory Firm

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.

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  • Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.
  • Sentinel's unparalleled expertise and risk-based methodology is augmented by cutting edge proprietary intelligence technologies that allow individuals and organizations to better manage their risk profile.
  • Founded in 2017, Sentinel established itself in the boutique advisory space and has expanded its executive leadership team post-acquisition.
  • Hamilton’s private sector contributions are focused on risk management, analysis of global threats, intelligence, and physical and cyber security.

Greg Finning Joins Holovach & Co. as Managing Director of Investigations & Special Projects

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Holovach & Co., an independent investigations and private security firm, is pleased to announce that Greg Finning has joined the firm as Managing Director of Investigations & Special Projects.

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  • Holovach & Co., an independent investigations and private security firm, is pleased to announce that Greg Finning has joined the firm as Managing Director of Investigations & Special Projects.
  • Mr. Finning brings over two decades of experience in both the private and government sectors, leading multi-jurisdictional investigations involving complex disputes, fraud investigations, internal investigations on behalf of private equity firms and pharmaceutical companies, litigation support, due diligence, and asset tracing investigations both in the US and internationally.
  • Prior to joining Holovach & Co., Mr. Finning was the Director of Investigations at a global investigations and business intelligence firm.
  • Over the course of his career, he has led complex cross-border multi-jurisdictional money laundering and narcotics trafficking investigations of transnational criminal organizations.

Evolv Technology Corrects Misinformation about the Company

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.

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  • Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.
  • Over the past year, Evolv believes it has been the target of a short seller campaign, coordinating with certain media outlets, who are incentivized to discredit the company, misrepresent facts, and promote misinformation.
  • Evolv is committed to our mission of making the world safer and stands behind our technology as vetted by hundreds of security professionals in real world environments.
  • Evolv is upfront about the tradeoffs and customers regularly call out this as a key source of trust in Evolv and across the Evolv customer community.