Chertoff launches homeland security consulting firm
Former DHS secretary Michael Chertoff to lead security and risk management advisory firm
The Chertoff Group Will Provide Clients with Security and Risk Consulting Services Announces Global Strategic Alliance with Burson-Marsteller
Former DHS secretary Michael Chertoff has formed a security advisory firm, the Chertoff Group, which will advise corporate and government clients on security and risk management issues. The firm helps clients at each stage of the security process with a focus on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The Chertoff Group also announced today a strategic partnership with communications firm Burson-Marsteller.
The Chertoff Group said it will assist clients with addressing threats related to terrorism, cyber security, fraud, border protection, and supply chain security. The firm services include biometrics and identity management programs, information assurance, fraud prevention and investigations, border protection solutions, security engineering and infrastructure protection, crisis management, business continuity programs, and RFID-based supply chain protection. Within the security industry, the Chertoff Group will also provide mergers and acquisition advice, target identification and qualification, and due diligence support.
The firm is led by Chertoff and Chad Sweet, who served as Chertoff’s chief of staff during his tenure as DHS secretary. The Chertoff Group will be based in Washington and will have offices in New York. Chertoff is also senior of counsel in the white collar defense and investigations group at Covington & Burling LLP.
“Large organizations and government agencies with resources, staff and computer networks stretching across significant geographic areas need to be prepared to address a myriad of security issues,” said Chertoff. “We are committed to providing our clients with best-in-class risk assessments, crisis preparedness and crisis management services designed to address today’s most pressing security challenges.”
The Chertoff Group has entered into strategic alliance with strategic communications firm Burson-Marsteller. This agreement will allow the firms to share resources and expertise on shared client engagements where appropriate. “We have the highest regard for former Secretary Chertoff and his work in helping to keep this country secure and look forward to working with him and The Chertoff Group,” said Burson-Marsteller Worldwide president & CEO Mark Penn.
