Overview

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Brian Gallagher is widely regarded as a leader and international expert on protecting people, property, places – and profits. Brian has served as an adviser to corporations and countries around the world – and is considered to be a trailblazer within the fields of security and risk mitigation.

In the public sector, Brian served in the U.S. Secret Service Technical Security Division under U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. While working in the White House, Brian’s remit was focused on new and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threats. His expertise has since extended to include the intersection of physical and cybersecurity threats and the hazards they present to governments and private organizations.

In the corporate sector, Brian has worked with customers around the world, introducing advanced technology, and has become a trusted strategic advisor to CXOs, Senior Executives, and Government Officials. He has established offices and has led teams in North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Brian is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commercial (USCC) National Security Task Force and serves as an advisor to several government committees (Appointed by Governor Tom Ridge). Brian has recently been appointed as a member of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Working Group for the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) which provides a forum through which Senior Level U.S. Government and Industry Executives could share and collaborate in an open forum on Information Technology (IT) ideas, challenges, and successes.

His work focuses on helping public and private sector clients increase their efficiencies and capabilities, while simultaneously reducing their risk through the strategic application of leading-edge technology.
Brian has an undergraduate degree in Homeland Security and has received a Master’s Degree in Information Security (Cyber) and Forensics.

Brian is a highly sought-after speaker, advisor and teacher. He has lectured, interviewed, and led workshops in 37 countries.

From Presidents and Ministers to industry leaders, Brian has influenced thinking and has helped make companies and countries safer and better prepared to meet tomorrow’s challenges – today.