security

VC Firm Recruits Former NSA Official for Security Tech Bets – Bloomberg


Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency George Barnes has a new job at Red Cell Partners, making him the latest ex-government official to join the tech world as investing in defense and security technology startups surges.

Barnes will lead Red Cell’s cybersecurity practice and joins former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the VC firm. Other staffers at Red Cell include former officials from the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Department. Roger Ferguson, a former US Federal Reserve vice chairman and current Alphabet Inc. board member, serves as its chief investment officer.



READ SOURCE

Readers Also Like:  Security flaws in court record systems used in five US states exposed sensitive legal documents - TechCrunch

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.