Brian Ebert

About Brian Ebert

Managing Director with Global Data Risk, focused on supporting our clients with cyber, litigation, investigative, testimonial, financial, protective, and threat management expertise. I leverage my experience in protection, investigations, cybersecurity and team building and collaboration to help clients solve complex problems, identify and manage threats and reduce risk. Retired federal law enforcement executive with the United States Secret Service for 30 years with extensive experience in strategic planning and executing operations in support of protective, investigative and cyber missions. Expert in critical infrastructure protection and security with recognized success in coordinating and leading activities in support of reducing vulnerabilities to and consequences of terrorist attacks and natural disasters as well as increasing the resilience of critical assets and systems.Proven leader with a strong record of building and strengthening teams, successfully partnering across organizations, conducting thorough analysis, communicating effectively and persuading others, and implementing meaningful change. Member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Global Data Risk LLC

   Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Global Data Risk LLC (GDR) is an independent consulting firm that offers cyber, litigation, investigative, testimonial, financial, protective and threat management expertise to major law firms, corporations, universities and colleges, accounting firms, and governments around the world. Our experts bring a combination of deep research, industry experience and state-of-the-art methods to bear on our clients’ most complex challenges.Global ReachManaging engagements across multiple continents is the norm for our teams. Using agile methodologies and close client collaboration, our \'time to results\' model provides predictability and cost containment.Intense FocusNo two matters are exactly alike. Our partners drive relentless intensity toward managing your needs. Global Data Risk understands the intersection of time, money, opportunity, technology and the law.IndependenceOur hallmark is independence and objectivity. Clients receive clear unvarnished advice unencumbered by commercial or third party influences. Global Data Risk provides intelligible clarity where the path is uncertain.

Education

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

  1987 — 1991

• School of Public Affairs, American University

  Key Executive Leadership Certificate, Organizational Leadership

  2014 — 2015

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master's degree, Organizational Leadership

  2007 — 2009