Brian Gay
Managing Director
Brian Gay is a technology consulting entrepreneur with significant expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security and IT Project Management. Mr. Gay has used his extensive experience to support federal government and commercial customers; working on high-profile engagements including developing a common architecture for the initial Cloud Computing procurement in the Federal government. Mr. Gay has also supported implementation of enterprise architectures for a number of organizations including establishing the foundation for Enterprise Security Architecture at a Cabinet-level Department.
Mr. Gay possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from James Madison University. Additionally, Mr. Gay is Co-Chair of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Cybersecurity and Privacy Committee and a member of the Military Order of the Carabao.
Jon David
Managing Director
Jon David, a former Director at Mandiant, boasts over 15 years of extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector. His expertise lies in enabling organizations to comprehend their threat landscape, strategically prioritize defenses, and effectively mitigate exposure to malicious threats. Throughout his career, Mr. David has played a pivotal role in aiding numerous enterprises across diverse industries in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities within complex environments. Drawing from this wealth of experience, he intimately understands the unique challenges each industry encounters when safeguarding their digital ecosystems.
Mr. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Millersville University.
Ryan Tappis
Managing Director
Ryan Tappis has over 15 years experience as a cybersecurity subject matter expert with expertise in information security program management, security engineering, security compliance, incident response, risk management, and vulnerability assessments. Mr. Tappis has led teams of up to 20 in support of cybersecurity engagements. He has supported cybersecurity engagements at the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Institutes of Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture and numerous commercial organizations.
Mr. Tappis holds a Bachelor’s degree in management information systems and Master’s degree in computer systems management from the University of Maryland. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
