On this episode of Tech On Tap, we sit down with Darrell Blocker, a seasoned national security expert and ABC News contributor. Darrell’s career spans nearly three decades at the CIA, where he held key roles, including Deputy Director of the Counterterrorism Center and Chief of the Africa Division. His distinguished service earned him the CIA’s Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal.
Known for his deep expertise in counterterrorism, as well as his insights into North Korea and Iran, Darrell is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the intelligence community. Now a Senior Advisor at Resecurity, he brings his extensive experience to the cybersecurity space, focusing on how cybersecurity and traditional intelligence methods can be integrated to tackle emerging global threats. Darrell also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between private cybersecurity companies and government agencies in shaping the future of security.
As the founder of DMB Consulting Services (DMB/CS), Darrell offers strategic guidance on crisis management, risk assessment, and leadership coaching to clients across diverse industries, from finance to entertainment. Join us as we dive into Darrell’s extraordinary career, his vision for the future of global security, and his ongoing work to foster inclusion and resilience in the intelligence and cybersecurity fields.
