Sean Heare

Professional Summary

Sean Heare is an Information Security Expert with over three decades of experience in computing, specializing in cybersecurity, privacy, physical security, and compliance. He has resolved complex security challenges for high‑profile clients including the World Bank Group, America Online, Unisys, TSA, and the American Type Culture Collection. Sean has authored multiple papers on cybersecurity and emerging technology, and holds academic credentials in Philosophy & English (cum laude), Counterintelligence, and Law, complemented by industry‑leading certifications from (ISC)² and GIAC.

Core Expertise

• Cybersecurity strategy & program management
• Privacy & compliance frameworks
• Physical security & data center protection
• Risk assessment & incident response
• Security policy development & training

Professional Experience

Information Director – National Security Counselors

Reston, VA, US

• Advises clients on cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance matters.
• Conducts research and publishes insights on emerging threats and regulatory trends.
• Supports legal and advocacy efforts in national security and information law.

Previous engagements (per public profile)

• Security consulting for Fortune 500 technology firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
• Design and implementation of security architectures for cloud, enterprise, and critical‑infrastructure environments.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) – Washington College of Law
• Graduate Certificate in Counterintelligence – Mercyhurst College
• Baccalaureate in Philosophy & English (cum laude) – Excelsior College

Certifications (Verifiable)

Sean holds the CISSP #91916, ISSMP and several GIAC certifications (GCIA, GREM, GCTI, GMOB, GLEG):

(ISC)² certification verification: ISC2.org
GIAC certification verification: GIAC.org