Carl Hanauer ^{Top-Executive}

Strategic security leader and combat-tested executive with two decades of experience guiding high-stakes operations, counterintelligence, insider-risk, and cyber-enabled threat mitigation across global environments. I specialize in helping organizations protect critical technology, reduce mission and operational risk, and maintain velocity in complex, high-trust ecosystems.

My background spans enterprise security management, cyber threat intelligence, program security, risk governance, and RDT&E protection, including leadership of the Department of the Air Force’s $500M investigative and security portfolio and command of its largest cyber counterintelligence and digital forensics squadron. I’m recognized for integrating intelligence, cybersecurity, and operational strategy to drive resilience, compliance, and informed executive decision-making.

In my current role supporting DARPA as a Program Security Representative (PSR), I partner with mission owners, engineers, and technical leaders to secure advanced research and emerging technologies. I focus on enabling secure RDT&E execution, aligning security requirements with program objectives, and integrating cyber-threat insights from DoD, IC, and law enforcement partners.

My value lies in translating complex threat environments into clear, actionable strategies that enable organizations to innovate at speed while protecting people, data, and critical infrastructure. I bring a proven record of modernizing security programs, strengthening governance frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity, crisis, and rapid operational change.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Security Risk Management, Cybersecurity & Cyber Threat Intelligence, Insider Risk, Counterintelligence, Program Security (SAP/SAR), RDT&E Security, Governance & Compliance, Incident Response, Crisis Leadership, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, and Strategic Operations

CERTIFICATIONS: PMP | GIAC GSTRT | GIAC GSLC | GIAC GISF | Active Security Clearance | MA, Information Systems Management

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