Michael Barnhart

Michael Barnhart possesses extensive experience in cybersecurity and intelligence, currently serving as the lead for DPRK cyber collection, analysis, reporting, and tracking at Mandiant. Prior to this role, Michael held the position of Cyber Team Lead at the United States Senate, where responsibilities included establishing a cyber team and overseeing global investigations. Michael's background in the Intelligence Community involved signals intelligence collection and analysis, while earlier service in the US Army encompassed human intelligence collection and operations. Educational qualifications include multiple certifications from CompTIA, a degree in Information Technology Cyber Security from Strayer University, and proficiency in Persian Farsi from the Defense Language Institute.