Andrew Borene is a former senior U.S. intelligence official, an attorney, and a cybersecurity professional focusing on advanced technology, hybrid warfare, and global security. He currently serves as Executive Director at Ocient National Security Solutions (ONSS) and is a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute (NSI) of George Mason University. Andrew is a Senior Counterterrorism Advisor to the Atlantic Council and serves on the boards of the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) and the European Marshall Center’s Partnership for Peace Consortium (PfPC). He is a dedicated educator, having taught courses at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, the National Intelligence University, the European Marshall Center, and through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency for international partners.

A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a military intelligence officer, his senior federal civilian career included service as a Group Chief at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), a senior officer within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Chief Privacy Officer for the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC). His government experience also included roles as an Associate Deputy General Counsel at the Pentagon, an advisor at CIA, and a U.S. State Department fellow. During his time in public service, he led initiatives on counterintelligence, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and advanced technology, coordinating interagency counterterrorism policy and strategy with the White House National Security Council for regions including Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

In the private sector, Andrew has served as the CEO of a publicly traded U.S. cybersecurity company and has led specialized business units for Fortune 500 technology leaders including IBM, Symantec, LexisNexis, and Flashpoint.

Andrew is a frequent media commentator, providing live analysis for outlets such as CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, NBC News, CBS, and NewsNation. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, BBC, POLITICO, The Hill, and USA TODAY.

He holds a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and a BA in Economics from Macalester College. He is a recipient of the FBI Director’s Award and the ODNI Exceptional Achievement Award.

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