Former Deputy Director of the FBI, and former Deputy Director of the CIA to provide strategic counsel to Flare on intersection of threat intelligence and security
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – November 30, 2023 – Flare, the leading continuous threat exposure management solution provider, today announced that high profile security and threat intelligence experts Andrew McCabe and Michael Morell have joined their Board of Advisors.
Andrew McCabe, Former FBI Deputy Director
Andrew McCabe joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent in 1996, beginning his career in the New York Field Office. During the course of his 21-year FBI career, Mr. McCabe held leadership positions in the Counterterrorism Division, the National Security Branch, and the Washington Field Office, and also served as the FBI’s associate deputy director. Mr. McCabe is currently a Distinguished Visiting Professor at George Mason University, and a Senior Law Enforcement Analyst with CNN.
“I value the opportunity to share my insights and expertise at a time when organizations are facing an increasing number of cyberthreats,” said McCabe. “There has never been a greater need to integrate high-fidelity, actionable intelligence into corporate security programs.”
Michael Morell, Former CIA Deputy Director
Michael Morell is one of the leading security professionals in North America, with extensive experience in intelligence and foreign policy. During his 33-year career at CIA, Mr. Morell served as Deputy Director, a job in which he managed the Agency’s day-to-day operations and analysis, represented the Agency at the White House and Congress, and maintained the Agency’s relationships with intelligence services and foreign leaders around the world. Mr. Morell is currently Global Chairman of Geo-Political Risk at Beacon Global Strategies LLC, and Host of the award-winning Intelligence Matters podcast.
“The importance of robust cybersecurity has never been greater than it is today,” said Morell. “I look forward to working with Flare to help ensure that organizations can safeguard their critical assets and data.”
Mr. McCabe and Mr. Morell will collaborate closely with Flare’s leadership team, providing strategic counsel, insights into emerging cyber threats, and guidance on navigating the complex intersection of threat intelligence and security. Their strategic guidance will support Flare’s commitment to democratizing cybersecurity for all organizations.
“We are thrilled to have Andrew and Michael join our Advisory Board,” said Norman Menz, CEO of Flare. “Their knowledge and experience around threat intelligence and national security certainly resonate with Flare’s mission, and we know that their insights will be of immeasurable value as we navigate the dynamic and ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.”
For more information, visit https://flare.io/company/advisory-board/.
About Flare
Flare provides the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) solution for organizations. Our AI-driven technology constantly scans the online world, including the clear & dark web, to discover unknown events, automatically prioritize risks, and deliver actionable intelligence you can use instantly to improve security. Our solution integrates into your security program in 30 minutes to provide your team with actionable intelligence and automated remediation for threats across the clear & dark web. Flare is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information, visit https://flare.io/.
