TRUST | TECHNOLOGY. | GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY

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Global Strategy at the Intersection of Technology, Security and International Engagement

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Cornerstone helps governments and companies navigate complex international environments, build trusted partnerships, manage technology and security challenges, and turn strategy into action

OUR EXPERTISE

Where Strategy Meets Technology and Global Engagement

We do more than identify the problem. We help clients develop the strategy, build the relationships, and translate objectives into action.

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International Strategy & Engagement

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Helping organizations navigate complex international environments, engage governments and institutions, build trusted partnerships, and advance strategic objectives across borders‍ ‍

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Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure

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Helping leaders strengthen cyber resilience, understand critical infrastructure risk, and build effective partnerships across government, industry, and international organizations.

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 Security & Emerging Technology

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Helping organizations navigate the security, policy, geopolitical, and international implications of AI and other strategically important technologies.

PROVEN LEADERSHIP

Strategy Informed by Real-World Leadership

Cornerstone brings more than three decades of leadership across government, industry, national security, technology, and international affairs. Our work includes leading sensitive negotiations, building international partnerships and institutions, developing global programs, and helping senior leaders navigate complex geopolitical and technology challenges.

GLOBAL REACH
Decades of direct engagement with governments, international institutions, industry, and security partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
A record of turning strategic objectives into programs, partnerships, negotiations, policies, and measurable international outcomes

EXECUTION
Practical experience building partnerships, navigating sensitive international relationships, and helping organizations engage effectively with decision-makers.

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GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Built Across Borders

Cornerstone brings decades of direct experience working with governments, international institutions, industry, and security partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Our work has included sensitive international negotiations, international technology and security programs, cybersecurity cooperation, capacity building, and senior-level engagement across some of the world’s most complex operating environments.

30+ Years‍ ‍ | international security, technology, and strategic leadership

25+ Nations‍ ‍ | direct government and partner engagement

NATO · EU · ASEAN‍ ‍ | bilateral and multilateral engagement

Government + Industry | senior engagement across both sectors

DEMONSTRATED RESULTS

Experience that Produces Outcomes

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Built CISA’s First Cyber Attaché Program

Established CISA’s first overseas cyber attaché program and developed senior postings for NATO, the EU, Korea, Japan, Ukraine, Singapore, Canada, Israel, and the UAE.‍ ‍

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Expanded U.S. Global Cybersecurity Mission

Led CISA’s international strategy and operations, scaled its international mission by 330%, and managed a $35.5 million international cyber capacity building portfolio.

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Led Sensitive DoD & DHS International Negotiations

Led complex negotiations and strategic engagements involving China, India, Korea, Japan, Ukraine, Israel, Turkey, NATO, the EU, and other partners.

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Built Complex International Technology-Security Programs; Managed $6B in Weapons Sales

Created and led international technology-protection and capacity-building programs with partners across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, including Japan, Korea, India, Israel, Ukraine, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the Philippines

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Real Experience

Cornerstone’s perspective is grounded in direct engagement with senior government, industry, and international partners across complex geopolitical and technology environments.

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International Government Engagement

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Wartime Cyber Support

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International Keynote Engagement

Strategic Security Dialogue