Cliff Webster Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, Us

Leader at TikTok USDS of five intelligence capabilities including cyber threat, criminal, converged risk, protective, and influence operations intelligence.

Los Angeles, California, Us

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Threat Intelligence at TikTok's U.S. Data Security, I shape, execute, and measure TikTok's threat intelligence strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the development of innovative intelligence services, enhancing our ability to mitigate converged threats, and measuring the impact of actionable intelligence provided to stakeholders throughout TikTok's business.

Oakland, California, Us

Toronto, On, Ca

Led integration and maturation of key cyber defense functions for Thomson Reuters' security team with a focus on optimizing the interaction between cyber fusion center (CFC) capabilities including threat intelligence, threat detection, incident response, security operations and Red/Purple team. Responsible for continuous improvement program that utilizes lessons learned from security incidents, Red/Purple team activity, and security assessments to implement technology, process, and staffing solutions to identified gaps. Managed security relationship with Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) and product teams to drive security agenda throughout the product and technology space and to proactively implement security solutions that differentiate Thomson Reuters products in the marketplace. Led team of security platform engineers responsible for operation, maintenance, and improvement of technologies enabling CFC operations including CTI technology (TIP), Knowledge Management, and workflow automation. Supported and drove CISO and VP level strategic initiatives on cyber security maturation including alignment and tracking of capabilities to measurable and industry-accepted frameworks (NIST). Managed and coordinated Thomson Reuters' information security support to Reuters' journalist security program, including technology and tradecraft assistance. Cultivated and developed intelligence sharing relationships and industry partnerships to facilitate expanded and more effective collection and incident response.

Mclean, Va, Us

As a Sr. Lead Technologist (Sr. Associate) in Booz Allen Hamilton’s Commercial Cyber Defense practice, I designed, built, and operated state-of-the-art cyber threat intelligence and cyber security programs for a variety of commercial clients. I led the development and implementation of a cyber threat intelligence program for a $3B U.S. pharmaceutical firm seeking to modernize its security capabilities and leverage effective cyber threat intelligence across its entire enterprise. I assisted a large multinational multimedia client in its design and implementation of CTI and Threat Hunting programs leveraging both open-source and proprietary technologies. In my client delivery role I leveraged functional knowledge of a variety of threat intelligence, knowledge management, and SIEM tools that support CTI as well as premium and open source cyber threat intelligence sources. I integrated cyber threat intelligence across security enterprises to include SOCs, vulnerability management teams, Red teams/Pen Testers, Risk/Compliance teams, and C-Suite level engagements. During my client engagements I measured CTI program maturity and established key metrics for CTI program success with experience in multiple industry verticals and clients of varying size and technology sophistication.

Washington, Dc, Us

Senior intelligence analyst and analytic team leader with subject matter expertise in African terrorism and security issues. Extensive international work experience in Africa and Afghanistan. Produced a wide range of comprehensive analytic products including strategic warning assessments for senior policymakers and intelligence support to counterterrorism operations. Frequently briefed senior US government officials on counterterrorism, military, and security issues. Provided congressional testimony on terrorism issues. Delivered time-sensitive products in response to requests from agency leadership and senior US policymakers. Extensive experience with geospatial intelligence tools and collection systems.

London, Gb

Managed 6-member analytic team responsible for monitoring 18 transnational terrorist groups and producing strategic intelligence products for the Department of Defense, examining terrorist tactics and operations. Served as senior contract administrator for $1M contract, including invoicing, budget oversight, staff management, and client engagement.

New York, Ny, Us

Sr. Analyst providing security consulting, risk assessment, and crisis management services to financial institutions, private corporations, and clients in the gaming industry. Managed and executed Crisis Management Planning, Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) processes for major private equity firm ($20B assets under management). Supported crisis management, strategic risk assessment, and business continuity efforts by the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington DC.

Mclean, Va, Us

Versatile associate responsible for managing complex analytic efforts on behalf of clients in the United States military, the intelligence community, and the private sector. Responsible for managing contracts, senior client engagements, and staff administration. Conducted all-source counterterrorism intelligence analysis, military analysis, software design/testing, software training, wargame design/execution, and strategy/policy seminars.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Counterproliferation and arms control analyst supporting the United States military/Dept. of Defense in assessment of arms control treaty verification, strategic forces modernization, and counterproliferation initiatives.

Ma, National Security Studies

Ba, International Relations, Minor In History