About Us

Mark is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with an exceptional two-decade track record. He has held leadership roles at renowned firms, including the Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC), major commercial offensive cybersecurity companies (SecureWorks, Trustwave SpiderLabs), and defense contractors (BAE Systems, General Dynamics). Mark's expertise and success have been consistent throughout his career, including his valuable contributions to the executive leadership teams of exited Series D startups (PerimeterX, HUMAN Security) that achieved significant milestones.

With extensive experience in the industry, Mark possesses profound knowledge, a strategic mindset, and a remarkable list of achievements, making him an invaluable asset in the cybersecurity field. As an experienced cybersecurity leader, he has overseen 10,000+ offensive security tests and millions of vulnerability scans, fortifying organizations against evolving cyber threats.

Mark holds a Master's in Applied Information Technology from Towson University (NSA recognized) and a Bachelor's in Sociology from McDaniel College. His expertise spans multiple industries, as demonstrated by his certifications from Harvard Business School and CISSP.

 

John Cartrett is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over twenty years of experience in Information Technology including at major commercial offensive cybersecurity companies (Raytheon Foreground, SecureWorks, and Trustwave SpiderLabs) His expertise encompasses computer network implementation, security operations, forensics, and offensive attack and defense testing.

In recent years, John has specialized in training internal defenders, or the blue team, to enhance their network understanding. This is achieved through active and clandestine offensive hacking engagements conducted by Red and Purple teams. Our goal is to make these traditionally expensive and inaccessible engagements accessible to businesses.

As a distinguished leader in Red Teaming, John has managed numerous global red team engagements from start to finish. He serves as a subject matter expert, providing invaluable insights and guidance to other regions.

Throughout his career, John has successfully directed and executed nearly one hundred full-scope red team operations for organizations of varying sizes and locations. His expertise lies in clandestine-style Red Teaming, honed over the past decade.

 

Jack Johnson is the CEO and Managing Partner for Jack Johnson and Associates, a strategic consulting firm in McLean, VA. Previously he was a Partner and Sector Leader with Guidehouse Consulting and its legacy firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) U.S. Public Sector. In this capacity, he led the firm’s Defense Sector Practice, and his portfolio of responsibility includes all service components within the U.S. Department of Defense; Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps; the Office of the Secretary of Defense; all Other Defense Organizations and Other Defense Agencies; as well as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, along with Commercial Aerospace and Defense.

Before joining PwC in 2005, Jack was the first Chief Security Officer (CSO) for the newly formed Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this capacity, he was directly involved in establishing DHS after 9/11 and integrating the 22 agencies that now comprise the Department. His previous government service before his appointment at DHS consisted of over 20 years with the United States Secret Service, rising to the position of Deputy Assistant Director.

Jack received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, a Masters in Forensic Science degree from George Washington University and has completed additional post-graduate study at the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins School of Management. He has testified before Congress on homeland security and national security-related issues on multiple occasions and is a frequent speaker at many national and international conferences, seminars, and symposiums. He has also been featured on the CBS Morning Show, 60 Minutes, Forensic Files, and The Today Show.

 

Nolan Clifford is a GTM and Sales Advisor to Nday. Clifford brings with him over 25 years of dynamic leadership, as the former Founder and CEO of Information Security Solutions, he propelled the company to remarkable growth and a successful acquisition. Clifford also serves as a Strategic Advisor to other prominent global entities, shaping cyber investment strategies and fostering strategic planning.

A graduate of Salisbury University, Nolan's journey includes a stint as a Principal/Partner at Deloitte along with a former active duty and reserve Naval Cryptology / Information Warfare Officer. CISSP, CFCP. His passion for advancing cybersecurity technology and protecting client data fuels his current role as a Sales Executive at a leading identity and access management firm, focusing on federal sector relationships.

Nolan's commitment extends to employee well-being, as the Small Business category winner for the Maryland ESGR Pro Patria Award in 2015, Nolan continues to passionately support the National Guard and Reserve employees.

 

Rachel Bruce is a GTM and Marketing Advisor to Nday. With over a decade of dynamic experience in the B2B marketing landscape, Rachel is renowned for her dedicated and results-driven approach, Rachel is an accomplished executive with a profound grasp of GTM strategy and demand generation. Notably, she led marketing at Moogsoft, guiding the company through to its acquisition by Dell.

Rachel has spent a number of years in cybersecurity marketing, including Trustwave Spiderlabs, where she worked closely with Founders Whitehead and Cartrett. Her professional journey encompasses various stages of start-ups, from pre-seed to later stage companies where she excels at driving inbound, propelling product led growth (PLG) and accelerating scale through channel partners.

Rachel holds a Bachelor’s in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and Economics from the University of Missouri where she was a collegiate diver on the Swimming & Diving team.

 

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