Peiter “Mudge” Zatko is a distinguished scientist and cybersecurity expert with a career spanning significant roles in both public and private sectors. He returned to DARPA as the agency’s chief information officer in 2024. He previously was a program manager in both the Strategic Technology Office (STO) and Information Innovation Office (I2O). During his tenure in STO, Mudge was pivotal in developing DARPA’s Cyber Analytic Framework, which set a new standard in cybersecurity strategy. He later transitioned to I2O, where he continued to shape DARPA’s cyber initiatives. Following his impactful career at DARPA, Mudge held key positions in industry, notably serving as corporate vice president of R&D at Motorola Mobility, deputy director at Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects division, and head of security and IT at fintech leader Stripe. Later, Mudge joined the executive team at Twitter, where he oversaw IT, infosec, global platform moderation and services, and corporate security/physical infrastructure. Most recently, Mudge returned to the public sector as a Senior Government Executive and Senior Executive Service member, reporting to Director Jen Easterly at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the Department of Homeland Security. Mudge holds a distinguished record of leadership and innovation in cybersecurity and technology, contributing significantly to both national security and private sector advancements.