CRDF Global and SecDev Form Strategic Partnership in Cybersecurity
Arlington, VA December 5, 2024: CRDF Global, a leading provider of capacity-building programming across the intersection of security and development missions around the world, has entered into a strategic partnership with SecDev, a cyber defense and digital risks firm with a dedicated focus on geopolitical, digital, and cyber risk and resilience. Through this partnership the two organizations will jointly pursue and implement opportunities in cyber defense around the world.
“Over the last several years, as CRDF Global has significantly expanded the depth of its cybersecurity expertise and refined its digital strategy, we have enhanced all programming with a cross-cutting information security element to address and protect against the cyber, data, and disinformation threats that have become omnipresent across our customers’ missions,” said Mike Dignam, CEO of CRDF Global. “Our teams have implemented successful trainings across the globe, customized for all roles and levels within government, critical infrastructure facilities, financial institutions, as well as average citizens; and we are proud to serve a leading role in facilitating international collaboration to strengthen partner nations’ resilience against cyber-attacks. With this new strategic partnership, CRDF Global gains a powerful partner with an incredible network of intelligence that will expand and advance the impact of our global programming.
“Cybersecurity is the ultimate team sport. It demands exceptional situational awareness, deep technical expertise, and the capacity to operate globally and at internet speed,” said Rafal Rohozinski, CEO of SecDev. “Today, a cyber operator must be technically proficient, culturally fluent, and attuned to the geopolitical realities shaping the digital landscape. Our partnership with CRDF Global is a powerful combination of decades of technical knowledge and frontline experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Together, we bring a tier-one capability that is ready to deliver impactful solutions anywhere, anytime.”
“The strategic partnership is designed to tackle the ‘wicked problems’ that go beyond conventional cybersecurity challenges faced by most organizations,” Rohozinski continued. “By understanding the complex nature of digital threats, their geopolitical context, and collaborating with diverse partners, we can create robust and sustainable solutions. This partnership is built to deliver meaningful results in an increasingly complex digital world.”
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CRDF Global is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a safer, healthier, and more secure world. A trusted government partner for nearly 30 years, CRDF Global works in over 120 countries to mitigate shared global challenges in the areas of in the areas of international security cooperation, nonproliferation, cybersecurity and digital resilience, global health, food security, economic development, and professional exchanges. CRDF Global operates regional hubs in Arlington, Virginia; Amman, Jordan; Kyiv, Ukraine; Warsaw, Poland; Almaty; Kazakhstan; and Manila, Philippines.
SecDev is a global leader in digital risk and cyber defense, trusted by governments and organizations to tackle complex challenges and enhance digital resilience. With over 18 years of expertise, SecDev has shaped the cybersecurity landscape through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. From exposing GhostNet, the first Chinese cyber espionage network, to advancing open-source intelligence with the U.S. Department of Defense, SecDev delivers cutting-edge cyber defence capabilities, supporting U.S., Canadian, and UK military and development missions. SecDev work with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy and Global Affairs Canada underscore its role in advancing global cybersecurity. As a trusted partner for global institutions, including the World Bank, USAID, and multiple Fortune 100 companies, SecDev is committed to furthering the global cybersecurity mission. SecDev empowers organizations to navigate today’s challenges and secure the digital ecosystems of tomorrow. For more information, visit www.secdev.com.
