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Former Government Cybersecurity Professionals

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Cybersecurity

Experience From Inside the System

Cybersecurity now runs through a web of federal regimes — NIST frameworks, defense contracting rules, securities disclosure, sector regulators — and the people who wrote, enforced, and operated them are unusually well placed to help you meet them. The professionals below did exactly that.

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Cybersecurity

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Elizabeth Roper
Elizabeth Roper
Verified15 years of government experience
Partner at Baker McKenzie

AI SummaryElizabeth Roper served over 15 years at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, specializing in cybercrime. Her expertise in cybersecurity, investigations, and white-collar defense suits her current role as a partner at Baker McKenzie.

Current
PartnerBaker McKenzie
AttorneyInvestigations
Former Government
Assistant District AttorneyNew York County District Attorney's Office
Cybercrime
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsCybersecurity National Security+1
Sectors
Financial ServicesGovernment ServicesInformation Technology Services
New York, New YorkView Profile →
Tyler G. Newby
Tyler G. Newby
Verified3 years of government experience
Partner, Litigation Group at Fenwick & West LLP

AI SummaryTyler G. Newby served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and Trial Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice, specializing in intellectual property and cybercrime.

Current
Partner, Litigation GroupFenwick & West LLP
Civil LitigationPrivacy Law
Former Government
Special Assistant United States AttorneyU.S. Attorney’s Office
Intellectual Property AttorneyCriminal Investigation
Practice Areas
Trade SecretsChildren's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)Cybersecurity +1
Sectors
Health Science & Medical TechnologyAmusement, Gambling, & Recreation IndustriesTrade, Transportation, & Utilities+1
San Francisco, CaliforniaView Profile →
Matthew D. Krueger
Matthew D. Krueger
Verified9 years of government experience
Govt. Enforcement Defense, Investigations, and Litigation

AI SummaryFormer U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, specializing in civil litigation, criminal law, and health law. Currently partners in government enforcement defense, investigations, and litigation, focusing on complex trials, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Current
Partner, Government Enforcement Defense, Investigations, and LitigationFoley & Lardner LLP
Civil LitigationPrivacy Law
Former Government
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of WisconsinU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Civil LitigationHealth Law
Practice Areas
Administrative Litigation & AppealsSecurities Litigation & EnforcementCommercial Litigation+1
Sectors
Financial Data & Stock ExchangesSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesGovernment Services+1
Milwaukee, WisconsinView Profile →
Rolando R. Sanchez
Rolando R. Sanchez
Verified29 years of government experience
Attorney, Government Contracts, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

AI SummaryServed in U.S. Marine Corps as trial and appellate attorney; Special Counsel at Duane Morris LLP specializing in government contracts, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Current
Special CounselDuane Morris LLP · Full-time
Civil LitigationGovernment Contracts
Former Government
Judge Advocate - Trial and Appellate AttorneyUnited States Marine Corps
Appellate Litigation
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsPrivacy / Data PrivacyCybersecurity +1
Sectors
Financial ServicesGovernment Services
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Ann Dunkin
Ann Dunkin
14 years of government experience
Corporate Advisor | Author | 4X CIO | Digital Leader

AI SummaryAnn Dunkin served as CIO for the U.S. Department of Energy, managing IT and cybersecurity for national labs and power grids. Her expertise in national security, energy, and technology innovation suits her for advising on digital transformation and strategic planning.

Current
Distinguished Professor of the Practice & Distinguished External FellowGeorgia Institute of Technology
National SecurityInfrastructure Management - Transport, Utilities
Former Government
Chief Information OfficerU.S. Department of Energy(DOE)
National SecurityPrivacy
Practice Areas
Operational Technology (OT) / OT SecurityCybersecurity Technology Transformation+1
Sectors
Information TechnologyAerospace & DefenseGovernment Services+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Kirby Wedekind
Kirby Wedekind
12 years of military service
Risk | Intelligence | Security | Resilience

AI SummaryKirby Wedekind served in the US Marine Corps and DHS CISA, specializing in national security and infrastructure protection. Currently, he leads a risk advisory firm, leveraging his expertise in security and resilience.

Current
CEOHannibal Strategy and Security LLC
Former Government
Major / Combat Engineer Officer / Civil Affairs OfficerU.S. Marine Corps
National SecurityInternational Development
Practice Areas
Tabletop ExercisesInternational RelationsNational Security+1
Sectors
Financial ServicesCommunicationsFood & Agriculture+1
JacksonvilleView Profile →
Anne M. Voigts
Anne M. Voigts
Verified13 years of government experience
Head, National Appellate Practice, Pillsbury LLP

AI SummaryFormer clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens and Judge Stephen Reinhardt, and extern for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Current appellate specialist and litigator, advising on critical motions and complex legal issues.

Current
PartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
AttorneyAttorney Advisor
Former Government
ExternCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit
ResearchLegal Assistant
Practice Areas
Class ActionsCybersecurity California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)+1
Sectors
Government ServicesTechnologyConsumer Goods & Services+1
Silicon Valley, CaliforniaView Profile →
Michael L. Yaeger
Michael L. Yaeger
Verified8 years of government experience
White Collar, Cyber, Sentencing (Empirical Justice)

AI SummaryMichael Yaeger served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in white collar crime and cybersecurity. His expertise in government investigations and compliance suits him for roles in cybersecurity and white collar crime defense.

Current
Founder & CEOEmpirical Justice
CybersecurityWhite Collar Crime
Former Government
Law Clerk U.S. Attorney’s Office
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
TechnologyLitigation & TrialInternal Investigations+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesBanking+1
David Feder
David Feder
Verified12 years of government experience
Litigation partner at Fenwick & West

AI SummaryDavid Feder served as Chief of the Cybercrime Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, specializing in cybersecurity and complex litigation, now advising tech and life sciences companies.

Current
PartnerFenwick & West LLP
AttorneyCivil Litigation
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
AppellateSecurities Litigation & EnforcementLitigation & Trials+1
Sectors
Life SciencesBusiness & FinanceSecurity & Protection Services+1
Mark L. Krotoski
Mark L. Krotoski
Verified27 years of government experience
Litigation Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

AI SummaryMark Krotoski served in the U.S. Department of Justice, specializing in cybersecurity, cybercrime, and antitrust. His roles as a federal prosecutor and coordinator for the CHIP Program suit him for leading cyber disputes and cartel enforcement teams.

Current
Litigation Partner, Leader of Cyber Disputes and Cartel Enforcement TeamsPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
CybersecurityGovernment
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
Trade SecretsForeign Corrupt Practices Act Consumer Protection & Antitrust+1
Sectors
Government ServicesLegal
Silicon Valley & Washington DC, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Brian H. Pandya
Brian H. Pandya
Verified2 years of government experience
Partner at Duane Morris LLP

AI SummaryBrian H. Pandya served as Deputy Associate Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice, overseeing investigations and litigations. His expertise in antitrust, data privacy, and cybersecurity suits him for high-stakes litigation and strategic counseling roles.

Current
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
Legal ServicesInvestigations
Former Government
Deputy Associate Attorney GeneralU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
InvestigationsLitigation Support Specialist
Practice Areas
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)Commercial LitigationWhite Collar Crime & Government Investigations+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthPublic ServicesTechnology+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
John E. Clabby
John E. Clabby
Verified4 years of government experience
Investigations, cybersecurity, and securities enforcement

AI SummaryFormer Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, specializing in corporate governance, fiduciary duty, and cybersecurity, with experience in securities enforcement and internal investigations.

Current
ShareholderCarlton Fields
Attorney
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Law Clerk
Practice Areas
Securities Litigation & EnforcementCybersecurity Class Actions+1
Sectors
Insurance Carriers & Related ActivitiesSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesEducation+1
Jacqueline F. Brown
Jacqueline F. Brown
Verified27 years of government experience
Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

AI SummaryOver 30 years in federal law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security; specializes in cybersecurity, privacy, and national security; served at FBI, CIA, and White House.

Current
PartnerWiley Rein LLP
National SecurityCivil Litigation
Former Government
Associate General CounselCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Legal Officers and PractitionersProjects, Programs and Advisors
Practice Areas
Cybersecurity Law Enforcement CoordinationGovernment Law & Consulting+1
Sectors
Government ServicesSecurity & Protection ServicesLegal
Bethany J. De Lude
Bethany J. De Lude
19 years of government experience
Influential Leader - Cyber Powerhouse - 5x CISO - Strategist

AI SummaryBethany De Lude served as a Director at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, leading their Information Security Program. Her roles demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance, making her well-suited for leadership in cyber resilience and risk executive positions.

Former Government
Director/GS-15Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Practice Areas
Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk ManagementPrivate Equity+1
Severna Park, MarylandView Profile →
Janey Elizabeth Young
Janey Elizabeth Young
24 years of foreign government experience
Independent Cybersecurity and New Technologies Expert

AI SummaryJaney Elizabeth Young served as a Case Officer for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Head of Global Investigations at Chainalysis, and Head of Analysis Project at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre.

Current
Independent Consultant | Safe Digital FuturesSelf Employed
Former Government
Case OfficerCrown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Practice Areas
Money Laundering & Asset ForfeitureHuman RightsDigital Assets & Web3+1
Sectors
Advisory & Financial ServicesTechnologyEducation & Training Services+1
Michael A. Sussmann
Michael A. Sussmann
Verified12 years of government experience
Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer

AI SummaryMichael Sussmann served at the U.S. Department of Justice and Perkins Coie LLP, specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, and national security law.

Current
Chair, Privacy & Cybersecurity PracticeFenwick & West LLP
AttorneyPrivacy
Former Government
Senior CounselU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
AttorneyCybersecurity
Practice Areas
Litigation & TrialPrivacy / Data PrivacyWhite Collar Crime & Government Investigations+1
Sectors
EntertainmentTechnologyMedia+1
Washington, District of ColumbiaView Profile →
Michael S. Dicke
Michael S. Dicke
Verified18 years of government experience
Chair, Securities Enforcement Practice at Fenwick & West

AI SummaryMichael S. Dicke served as Associate Regional Director for Enforcement at the SEC from 2008 to 2014. His expertise in securities law, enforcement, and litigation suits him for roles in corporate governance and cybersecurity.

Current
Partner, Securities Enforcement and Litigation Fenwick & West LLP
Civil LitigationCryptocurrency
Former Government
Law ClerkCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Law ClerkResearch
Practice Areas
Blockchain & Digital CurrencySecurities Litigation & EnforcementLitigation & Trial+1
Sectors
Financial Data & Stock ExchangesSecurities, Commodity Contracts, & Other Financial Investments & Related ActivitiesBusiness & Finance
San Francisco, CaliforniaView Profile →
Paul Blahusch
Paul Blahusch
6 years of government experience
Chief Information Security Officer | Cyber Consultant

AI SummaryPaul Blahusch served as Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, specializing in cybersecurity leadership and risk management, now advising universities and consulting.

Current
Cybersecurity AdvisorThe Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
CybersecurityCybersecurity Analyst
Former Government
Chief Information Security OfficerU.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
CybersecurityInformation Technology (IT)
Practice Areas
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Sectors
Government ServicesConsulting Services
Fairfax, VirginiaView Profile →
Adam C. Hoffman
Adam C. Hoffman
12 years of government experience
Adam Hoffman

AI SummaryServed in U.S. Department of Defense and Homeland Security; specializes in cyber threat intelligence, insider risk management, and counterintelligence.

Former Government
Counterintelligence Special Agent/GG13U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Intelligence CommunityLaw Enforcement / Police
Practice Areas
Cybersecurity CybercrimeLaw Enforcement Coordination
Sectors
EnergyDefense Industrial Base
Louisville, KentuckyView Profile →
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Amy N. Thomas
7 years of government experience
CISSP | Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management Expert

AI SummaryAmy N. Thomas served at FDIC, CISA, and Charles County Government, specializing in IT, information security, and risk management. Her expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment, and incident response aligns with roles in infrastructure security and compliance.

Current
Cyber Risk AnalystCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Information Security Analyst
Former Government
Information Technology SpecialistFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Information Technology (IT)Information Security Analyst
Practice Areas
Risk ManagementCybersecurity Corporate Governance+1
Alexandria , VirginiaView Profile →

Use Cases

When People Seek This Expertise

Incident & Ransomware Response

A live intrusion compresses legal, technical, and law-enforcement decisions into hours: engaging the FBI or Secret Service, CIRCIA reporting to CISA for critical infrastructure, state breach-notification clocks, and OFAC exposure if a ransom payment is even considered. People who ran responses from the government side have seen hundreds of these, not one.

CMMC & NIST SP 800-171 Readiness

Defense suppliers must evidence NIST SP 800-171 controls and pass CMMC assessment to keep DoD work. Former DoD officials and assessors know what evaluators actually probe and where implementations typically fail.

FedRAMP & FISMA Authorization

Selling cloud services to federal agencies means earning and keeping an authority to operate. Former agency CISOs and authorizing officials have sat on the granting side of that decision and know what continuous monitoring really demands.

SEC Cyber-Disclosure Decisions

The SEC's rules give public companies four business days to file a Form 8-K once an incident is judged material — and materiality is the hard call. Former SEC staff bring first-hand feel for how disclosure and enforcement teams read those filings.

HIPAA Security Rule Compliance

Healthcare organizations face OCR investigations and penalties that are usually built on risk-analysis failures. Former HHS professionals know what a defensible security program looks like on paper and in practice.

Board Oversight & Program Assessment

Boards increasingly want independent NIST CSF-based maturity reviews, tabletop exercises, and credible expert testimony. A former agency cyber leader carries weight with regulators, courts, and insurers alike.

Backgrounds

Where This Expertise Comes From

CISA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is the national coordinator for civilian cyber defense — vulnerability management, incident response, and CIRCIA incident reporting. Former CISA advisors and responders map directly to breach response and framework-based program reviews.

FBI Cyber Division

Investigates criminal and nation-state intrusions and leads ransomware task forces. Former special agents bring evidence handling, attacker tradecraft, and the judgment for when and how to involve law enforcement.

NSA & U.S. Cyber Command

The signals-intelligence agency and the military's cyber operations command. Former operators and analysts underpin threat-informed defense and nation-state risk assessment.

U.S. Secret Service

Runs cyber fraud task forces focused on financial cybercrime and business email compromise. Former agents map to payment-fraud incidents and financial-sector response.

DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3)

Provides digital forensics and threat sharing for the defense industrial base, within the wider DoD ecosystem that owns CMMC. Former staff map to 800-171/CMMC readiness and forensic investigation.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission writes and enforces the public-company cyber-disclosure rules. Former enforcement and Corporation Finance staff map to materiality calls and Form 8-K decisions.

FTC & State Attorneys General

Enforce data-security obligations through the FTC Act and state breach-notification laws. Former staff map to post-breach regulatory exposure, investigations, and settlements.

HHS Office for Civil Rights

Enforces the HIPAA Security Rule across healthcare. Former OCR professionals map to healthcare security compliance and breach investigations.

Why It Matters

The Inside Vantage Point

Reading a regulation tells you what it says; having enforced or operated it tells you how it's applied — what an assessor probes, what an investigator asks first, what a regulator treats as good faith. Browse the ranked professionals above and reach out directly to the background that fits your situation.

FAQs

Working With These Professionals

Why engage a former official rather than a security consultancy?

Consultancies benchmark against frameworks; people who ran response and enforcement inside CISA, the FBI, or a regulator know how those bodies actually judge an incident, an assessment, or a disclosure. Most engagements complement your existing security and legal teams rather than replace them.

Can I bring someone in before an incident?

Yes — and it's the cheaper end of the work: program assessments, tabletop exercises, and readiness reviews before anything goes wrong are most of what these professionals are engaged for.

Why does agency background matter when choosing someone?

An intrusion, a CMMC assessment, and a disclosure decision are judged by different bodies with different instincts. Match the person's agency background to the regulator, assessor, or investigator you're actually facing.

Can these professionals serve as expert witnesses?

Many do — on breach-response adequacy, security standards of care, and regulatory practice, with credibility earned inside the agencies whose expectations are in question.

Is this only for large organizations?

No — small defense suppliers facing certification, startups selling into government, and counsel needing an independent view all engage through the directory. Scope and terms are agreed directly with the person you contact.

How do I engage someone listed here?

Profiles link directly to each member's contact details — no intermediary, no fee. Reach out to the person whose background matches your situation.

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