AttackIQ Announces Appointment of Brigadier General Paul Craft as Senior Advisor

Cybersecurity Veteran and former Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command Joins AttackIQ Advisory Board to Enhance Strategic Direction and Accelerate Cyber Defense Innovation

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AttackIQ®, the leading independent vendor of breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions and founding research partner of the MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID), today announced the appointment of Brigadier General Paul Craft to the AttackIQ Advisory Board as a Senior Advisor.

As the longest-serving Chief of Cyber for the U.S. Army, Paul spearheaded the development of the Army's elite cyber force. His leadership as Commander of the Army’s Cyber and Electronic Warfare School was instrumental in recruiting, training, and mentoring the next generation of cyber warriors, including soldiers and officers. He also shaped cyber policy and resource allocation at the highest levels within the Department of the Army, serving multiple tours in the Military District of Washington as part of the CIO/G-6 office.

Paul is the founder and first commander of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Global Operations Command. He previously served as Director of Operations (J-3) for Joint Force Headquarters – DoD Information Networks at USCYBERCOM, where he led the unit to Full Operational Capability.

"I’m honored to join the advisory board of AttackIQ and bring my experience defending critical networks within the U.S. military to help shape the company’s cybersecurity strategy,” said Brigadier General Paul Craft. “Over the years, I've seen the profound impact that strong, proactive security measures can have in both military and civilian contexts. As cyber threats continue to evolve, I look forward to collaborating with the team to ensure AttackIQ remains at the cutting edge of innovation, offering robust solutions that protect organizations from the most sophisticated threats."

Throughout his distinguished career, Paul has played a pivotal role in defending the nation and securing advanced networks across a variety of global settings. As a member of the AttackIQ Advisory Board, he will provide invaluable strategic insights, leveraging his deep cybersecurity expertise to guide the company's vision and help strengthen its defense capabilities in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

“The world has become dependent on information technology in every aspect of our lives. Our cyber adversaries are impacting organizations big and small. It is imperative that we out-innovate these bad actors, and I could not be more pleased to have Paul strategically advising AttackIQ in this effort,” said Carl Wright, CCO at AttackIQ.

About AttackIQ

AttackIQ, the leading independent vendor of breach and attack simulation solutions, built the industry's first Breach and Attack Simulation Platform for continuous security control validation and improving security program effectiveness and efficiency. AttackIQ is trusted by leading organizations worldwide to plan security improvements and verify that cyber defenses work as expected, aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

The company is committed to supporting its MSSP partners with a Flexible Preactive Partner Program that provides turn-key solutions, empowering them to elevate client security. AttackIQ is passionate about giving back to the cybersecurity community through its free award-winning AttackIQ Academy and partnership with MITRE Engenuity’s Center for Threat-Informed Defense.

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