ThreatGEN® Announces Partnership with Morgan Franklin Consulting
Clint Bodungen to Serve as Director of Cybersecurity Innovation
Houston, TX (September 10th, 2024) – ThreatGEN®, a leader in cybersecurity simulation and gamification-based training, today announced a strategic partnership with Morgan Franklin Consulting (MFC), a prominent cybersecurity consulting and services firm. This collaboration aims to significantly enhance cybersecurity preparedness and incident response capabilities for organizations across various industries.
The partnership leverages MFC’s extensive cybersecurity consulting expertise with ThreatGEN’s innovative platforms, including ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue and AutoTableTop™. ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, an immersive multiplayer cybersecurity training game, provides hands-on experience in both defensive and offensive cybersecurity subjects. AutoTableTop™, powered by generative AI, offers automated incident response tabletop exercises, allowing organizations to rapidly improve their cyber incident response readiness.
MFC’s cybersecurity services will expand to incorporate these cutting-edge tools, meeting the growing demand for comprehensive cyber preparedness solutions. The integration of ThreatGEN’s platforms with MFC’s existing services will provide clients with a unique blend of practical training, real-world simulations, and expert consulting.
As part of this partnership, Clint Bodungen, founder of ThreatGEN and creator of the Red vs. Blue and AutoTableTop platforms, will join MFC as the Director of Cybersecurity Innovation. With a distinguished 30-year career in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity and extensive experience in AI and gamification product development, Bodungen brings a wealth of knowledge to this new role.
“We are thrilled to welcome Clint to our team,” said Michael Welch, Managing Director at Morgan Franklin Consulting. “His innovative approach to cybersecurity training and his deep industry expertise will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our service offerings in both IT and OT.“
Bodungen will maintain his position as Head of Product Innovation at ThreatGEN while serving in his new capacity at MFC. This dual role strengthens the partnership between the two companies and enhances their combined capabilities in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges.
“This partnership with Morgan Franklin Consulting represents a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize cybersecurity training and incident response preparedness,” said Bodungen. “By combining our innovative platforms with MFC’s consulting expertise, we can offer unparalleled solutions to organizations facing ever-evolving cyber threats.“
Bodungen is also the lead author of the best-selling “Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems” and recently published “ChatGPT for Cybersecurity Cookbook,” further cementing his status as a thought leader in the cybersecurity field.
About Morgan Franklin Consulting – Cybersecurity
MorganFranklin Consulting’s cybersecurity practice offers a hands-on approach that provides the right blend of experience and expertise to successfully deliver, execute, and manage your cybersecurity needs. We offer end-to-end cybersecurity services that provide a comprehensive approach to solving our clients’ most critical cybersecurity needs. From advisory and management consulting to managed services and project resourcing, we identify risks, develop and mature cybersecurity programs, and implement solutions that support and meet your organization’s business goals. Our team of professionals brings deep expertise in helping organizations design and implement cyber strategies across all cybersecurity domains.
https://www.morganfranklin.com/services/cybersecurity/
About ThreatGEN
ThreatGEN® offers state-of-the-art cybersecurity simulation products that foster and enhance security discussions. The ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue platform provides an immersive, gamified experience from both cyber defense (Blue Team) and hacker (Red Team) perspectives. AutoTableTop™ complements this by offering automated incident response exercises, leveraging Generative AI to deliver limitless scenarios across various industries, all with minimal preparation time and effort.
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