Jon Tran is a Senior Associate at The Chertoff Group, where he uses his years in the Marine Corps as a Sysadmin, Information Assurance Professional, and Cyber Protection Team leader to ensure well rounded and understandable threat and risk assessments to clients. Prior to joining Chertoff Group Jon Tran was active duty in the Marine […]| The Chertoff Group
What Happened? On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major outage around 3:00 a.m. Eastern. General service was restored by 3:30 p.m., though some services were still degraded. The outage affected AWS’s US-EAST-1 region, impacting thousands of websites and applications such as airlines, social media, gaming, financial services and Amazon’s own services. […] The post The Cloud is Falling: AWS Outage and Why it Matters appeared first on The Chertoff Group.| The Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group’s Wehler and Tran write in Lawfare about a provision in the Open Markets Act that could undermine privacy and security.| The Chertoff Group
We're exploring the importance of listening to the voice of the customer, a key to driving federal contracting success.| The Chertoff Group
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States, CACI, Inc. expands our understanding of “interested parties” who are allowed to bring forth protests alleging federal government agencies and their contractors are “economically impacting” their interests.| The Chertoff Group
What will you do to ensure your company is ready to serve Federal customers and capture new business in the accelerated FY24 cycle?| The Chertoff Group
September 25, 2025 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chertoff Group, a global security and growth advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of three experts to its team of senior advisors. James Smith, Mark Koumans and Phil Horvitz bring diverse experience to further enhance the firm’s capabilities. “We are delighted to welcome Jim, Mark and […] The post Chertoff Group Announces Newest Senior Advisors appeared first on The Chertoff Group.| The Chertoff Group
With $25 billion in new funding, Coast Guard investments will improve mission readiness, replace aging cutters, increase personnel.| The Chertoff Group
Immediately following September 11, 2001, our country was largely unified in the fight against terrorism; now polarization has spread.| The Chertoff Group
How Buyers Can Use Performance Measures to Drive Better Security in Software Products Every modern organization relies on software and systems that it cannot create for itself. Whether that be small office automation software, larger enterprise applications, or hundreds of Internet-based services, the organization depends on that software to meet its business goals. The number […] The post A Window Sticker for Software appeared first on The Chertoff Group.| The Chertoff Group
He was the first Navy flag officer (admiral) to become a confirmed Secretary of the Navy. Previously he served as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway| The Chertoff Group
Jeffrey W. Runge has decades of clinical, research, leadership and administrative experience. In addition to seven years as the head of two government agencies with as many as 1000 employees and contractors under his direction, he brings nearly 30 years of experience as an emergency medicine physician. Until 2001 he practiced and taught in North Carolina’s busiest emergency department and trauma center, while performing research in injury prevention, trauma care, and emergenc...| The Chertoff Group
He was the first Navy flag officer (admiral) to become a confirmed Secretary of the Navy. Previously he served as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway| The Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group provides expert consulting in cybersecurity, risk resilience, federal market growth, and geopolitical risk advisory.| The Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group adds three Senior Advisors with extensive federal expertise to support clients in growing business with the US government.| The Chertoff Group
Elevate Trust and Safety Across Your Platform Digital platforms face mounting challenges, from privacy breaches to severe risks like exploitation and abuse. These issues can erode trust, damage reputations and hinder growth. The Chertoff Group partners with businesses to address these risks with clear strategies and measurable outcomes. Identify Trust & Safety Risks Solutions That […]| The Chertoff Group
How can industry navigate the evolving federal environment considering shifting priorities, budgetary dynamics and acquisition reforms?| The Chertoff Group
Executive Protection in 2025: From Perk to Imperative In the six months since the assassination of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, Fortune 500 board members and C-suite leaders have quietly and quickly recalibrated Read More Ron Rowe is Chertoff Group’s newest Senior Advisor WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Chertoff Group, a global security and growth advisory […]| The Chertoff Group
Coast Guard Investments Improve Readiness| The Chertoff Group
Aaron Roth is a Principal at The Chertoff Group where he leads federal strategy and security. Aaron helps companies identify and mitigate risk, coordinate and plan business operations, and understand federal market dynamics. He uses his extensive leadership experience to steer corporate leaders across a vast array of commercial sectors through security risk management and […]| The Chertoff Group
Ben Joelson is managing director for the firm's Security Risk & Resilience practice.| The Chertoff Group
The U.S. government has sharpened its focus on eliminating potential foreign influence in the federal contracting space.| The Chertoff Group
Mr. Sweet formerly served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Prior to becoming Chief of Staff of DHS, Mr. Sweet worked as an investment banker at the firms of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as well as served in the CIA's National Clandestine Service.| The Chertoff Group
For federal contractors, understanding the administration's mindset and priorities, including DOGE, is critical to positioning for success.| The Chertoff Group
There are risks and opportunities tied to tariffs, but companies can prepare for future growth by strengthening their supply chain strategies.| The Chertoff Group
Manage security risks, safeguard operations, and enhance organizational resilience with expert risk assessments and continuity planning.| The Chertoff Group
As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009, Michael Chertoff led the country in blocking would-be terrorists from crossing our borders or implementing their plans if they were already in the country.| The Chertoff Group
The Latest Cybersecurity Executive Order: Implications and Guidance| The Chertoff Group
Chertoff Group Adds Three New Senior Advisors with Extensive National Security Expertise| The Chertoff Group
Alan Wehler helps Fortune 50 companies unpack and address technology and security regulatory issues including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Digital Services Act, and the U.S. Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. Alan is a Trust & Safety and maturity program expert. He has built The Chertoff Group’s proprietary Trust & Safety maturity […]| The Chertoff Group
Gigaplex has partnered with Q-Net to facilitate efficient image processing for airport checkpoints and checked baggage.| The Chertoff Group
The U.S Patent and Trademark office issued a patent for the underlying technology that enables Gigaplex Remote Screening Technology| The Chertoff Group
Michael Chertoff provides advice to board members on how track rapidly evolving AI developments and approach AI governance.| The Chertoff Group
The Department of Government Efficiency, “DOGE,” marks a watershed moment in the evolution of governmental operations and public-private interactions.| The Chertoff Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Chertoff Group today announced new additions to the team including David Evon, Senior Director, Security Risk & Resilience and Geoffrey Kintzer, Senior Director Geopolitical & Regulatory Risk, and the appointment of two senior advisors – Daniel W. Sutherland and Jennifer Ewbank. The Chertoff Group Welcomes David Evon and Geoffrey Kintzer David […]| The Chertoff Group
Eliminate global uncertainties with our expertise in geopolitical and regulatory risk management, offering tailored strategies.| The Chertoff Group
How are corporate security leaders reconsidering executive protection priorities in the wake of the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO?| The Chertoff Group
Intrusions into U.S. telecom are deeper, more wide-spread and more severe than previously known. End-to-end encryption is essential.| The Chertoff Group
Eddie Everett is CEO of Strategic Advisory Services (SAS) at The Chertoff Group. Over a 30-year career, Eddie has accumulated a wealth of expertise in security consulting, risk intelligence and business growth.| The Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group's cybersecurity services, offer proactive strategies to manage cyber risks, protect assets, and enhance resilience.| The Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group's f help businesses businesses develop federal market growth strategies and expert guidance.| The Chertoff Group
Adam Isles is a Principal at The Chertoff Group, where he helps clients evaluate and mature their security risk management programs. Mr. Isles has managed security services engagements for clients in a number of industries, including financial services, retail, transportation, food and agriculture and utility sectors. Mr. Isles also provides market assessment advice for providers of security products, services and solutions.| The Chertoff Group
