From the Situation Room to the Boardroom: Chertoff and Sweet on Risk
In an era of escalating global threats, the leaders who built America’s post-9/11 security architecture have a lot to say about risk — and it applies directly to business. In a recent episode of Tony Robbin’s The Holy Grail of Investing podcast, hosts Christopher Zook and Mark Wade of CAZ Investments sit down with Chertoff Group […]
Effective AI Oversight: Chertoff and Isles in Directors and Boards
As AI adoption accelerates, boards must rethink how they oversee technology risk. In a new piece published in Directors & Boards, Chertoff Group Executive Chairman Michael Chertoff and Head of Cybersecurity Adam Isles describe what effective AI security and safety oversight requires in a technology environment that is evolving in real time. The Core Message The […]
Golden Dome and the New Federal Buying Reality
Summary How Execution and Governance Are Reshaping Competition Our recent analysis of how agencies are making buying decisions in 2026 and beyond identified a clear shift: speed, portfolio governance and outcome-driven acquisition are now the defining forces in Federal procurement. Golden Dome puts that shift in concrete terms. More than a missile defense initiative, Golden […]
Coast Guard Investments Improve Readiness
The Chertoff Group‘s Aaron Roth writes in National Defense Magazine about the benefits of a well-funded U.S. Coast Guard. With $25 billion in new funding, Coast Guard investments will improve mission readiness, replace aging cutters and increase personnel. This will enhance performance in crucial areas including border security, drug enforcement, cybersecurity and disaster response. This […]
A Window Sticker for Software
How Buyers Can Use Performance Measures to Drive Better Security in Software Products Every modern organization relies on software and systems that it cannot create for itself. Whether that be small office automation software, larger enterprise applications, or hundreds of Internet-based services, the organization depends on that software to meet its business goals. The number […]
The Latest Cybersecurity Executive Order: Implications and Guidance
What happened On June 6, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” The EO sustains efforts to strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) role in defending civilian Federal networks, bolsters protections against foreign cyber threats and advances secure technology practices in critical sectors. The EO also amends […]
Michael Chertoff on U.S. Tech Strategy and Priorities
On April 11, Chertoff Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Michael Chertoff delivered remarks on U.S. tech strategy and priorities amid growing competition from China at an event hosted by the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy. He touched on topics including technology innovation and artificial intelligence (AI), access to rare earth minerals for tech […]
Preparing for Sensitive Personal Data Security Requirements
On April 8, a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rule took effect that restricts the handling of U.S. personally identifiable information (PII), where companies or their employees, vendors or investors have touchpoints in China, Russia and other countries of concern. Background and Key Provisions The Final Rule, published in December 2024, applies to “covered data […]
How Can Directors Approach the Topic of AI?
Chertoff Group Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Michael Chertoff participated in a conversation about the rapidly evolving topic of AI that took place at MLR Media’s 2024 Character of the Corporation conference late last year. The discussion also included Samantha Kappagoda, director and nominating chair, Credit Suisse Funds; Valerie Mosley, director, DraftKings. John Bremen, managing director, […]
How Will the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Impact GovCon?
Today, President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second, nonconsecutive term after the historic November 2024 election. As highlighted on the campaign trail, Trump’s Administration will bring with it an unprecedented challenge to the status quo of government operations, inviting important discussions about government size, efficiency and efficacy. Prior to taking office, Mr. Trump […]