The SEI appointed Gregory J. Touhill as director of the SEI’s CERT Division in spring 2021.

The CERT Division is known for innovations in cybersecurity. Under Touhill’s leadership, the CERT Division has expanded its efforts in zero trust, data integrity, and strategic engagement.

Touhill is an author and a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general. He was the first chief information security officer (CISO) of the U.S. federal government and a senior cybersecurity leader in the Department of Homeland Security. Most recently, he had successful industry experience at the board and senior executive level.

“Throughout my professional career, I have been fortunate to be a member of some amazing teams that have contributed to protecting national security and national prosperity,” said Touhill. “I am honored to have been selected as the director of the CERT Division to pursue the mission of assuring our nation’s cyber defense.”