Author: Chad Carroll

Chad Carroll has more than 20 years of diverse experience within the cryptologic and Intelligence Community, and has been at the helm of the most comprehensive and effective cyber combat operations in the history of the Department of Defense. He is the proud recipient of numerous awards, including the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal from the Director of National Intelligence, for his innovative and exceptional leadership, dedicated service, technical expertise, and outstanding contribution to the Intelligence Community. 

After retiring from the U.S. Air Force as one of a handful of professionals qualified to conduct advanced computer network operations, Chad established Chiron’s world-class cyber training team. This team delivers specialized cyber training for clients, including the Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 companies in the financial and healthcare sectors. He has a breadth of specialized expertise in red teaming techniques, digital forensics, network analysis and incident response. Chad manages a global training delivery system that incorporates off-site, on-site and mobile laboratory capabilities to deliver tailored, multi-discipline cybersecurity training for Information Operation focused professionals. 

From the Winter 2018 Issue

The Cybersecurity Technical Workforce: Clarity Needed

Author(s):

Chad Carroll, Chief Strategy Officer, Chiron Technology Services, Inc.

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When the United States Government published the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative in 2008, cyber education was identified as a critical area of improvement. By 2010, the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) was created.  The NICE Team identified four distinct components of the cybersecurity education mission:  Awareness, Formal Education (K-20), WorkforceStructure (HR Framework), and Professional … Read more

From the Winter 2017 Issue

Train Like You Fight: Cyber Workforce Alignment

Author(s):

Chad Carroll, Chief Strategy Officer, Chiron Technology Services, Inc.

Over the past few years, industry surveys have highlighted the demand for technically skilled cybersecurity professionals, exposing a fundamental workforce shortcoming. The way industry identifies, trains and validates cybersecurity skills is outdated and misaligned. If the current training paradigm continues, the workforce will not grow in a manner responsive to the threat environment, and we … Read more