Chuck Brooks has just been recognized as being among OrangeSlices' National Security And Enforcement 150

Chuck Brooks has just been recognized as being among OrangeSlices' National Security And Enforcement 150
The new fiscal year brings big expectations. With an administration prioritizing efficiency, AI-driven innovation, and product-focused delivery, the way government and industry work together will matter more than ever. Meeting the moment will require leaders who know how to engage - with intention, humility, and a shared sense of mission.
The 2026 National Security And Enforcement 150 honorees are those leaders. Nominated and selected by their peers, they are recognized not for their titles, but for how they show up. They make time to listen. They create space for others. They lead by example - building trust, sharing insight, and connecting across boundaries to drive forward real, workable solutions.
These individuals are already shaping how National Security and Enforcement agencies - across the Department of Homeland Security, State Department, Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and more - deliver on behalf of the people they serve. As we prepare to begin this new fiscal year, they are the leaders others look to for guidance, collaboration, and momentum.
The list of 2026 honorees and the criteria used for their selection are included below. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and those volunteers who took part in the review, continuing to elevate those who are #doingitright.
#EngageGovCon Leaders
What Sets Engage Leaders Apart?
Nominees were evaluated using a prescribed rubric, with the following six characteristics serving as core evaluation criteria. These qualities reflect what it truly means to lead with purpose, collaboration, and impact in today's Federal environment:
Open Communication - They share insights-through events, published thought pieces, or open platforms like LinkedIn - because they believe transparency and shared knowledge drive progress.
Mission-Focused Thinking - Their perspective extends beyond organizational walls. They prioritize the needs of the communities they serve, actively seeking feedback and collaboration to drive better outcomes.
Reliable Partnership - They lead with clarity, humility, and accountability. These individuals are trusted partners who understand their role - and the roles of others - and consistently deliver on shared goals.
Community Presence - These leaders are actively involved. Whether at events, in working groups, or through mentorship, they show up, contribute, and help lift the entire ecosystem.
Perspective-Seeking - Engaged leaders welcome input from a wide range of stakeholders - including users, partners, and community voices - to inform more complete, inclusive, and effective solutions.
Innovation-Minded - They challenge the status quo. By championing new technologies, processes, and ideas, they help drive progress and adaptability in an increasingly complex environment.
These characteristics were defined as being drivers to Engage GovCon and provide all leaders across government and industry a model for how to collaborate, engage and thrive. The official announcement is available here.

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Brooks Consulting International
16 South Manchester Street
Arlington VA 22204

Chuck serves as President of Brooks Consulting International with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, marketing, business development, and government relations. He also as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University in the Cyber Risk Management Program, where he teaches graduate courses on risk management, homeland security, and cybersecurity.
Chuck has received numerous global accolades for his work and promotion of cybersecurity. Recently, he was named the top cybersecurity expert to follow on social media, and as one top cybersecurity leaders for 2025 along with a very select group of industry and government colleagues. He has also been named "Cybersecurity Person of the Year" by Cyber Express, Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year, and a "Top 5 Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn" where he has 126,000 followers on his profile. He has 71,000 subscribers to his newsletter "Security and Tech Insights."
As a thought leader, blogger, and event speaker, he has briefed the G20 on energy cybersecurity, The US Embassy to the Holy See and the Vatican on global cybersecurity cooperation. He has served on two National Academy of Science Advisory groups, including one on digitalizing the USAF, and another on securing BioTech. He has also addressed USTRANSCOM on cybersecurity and serves on an industry/government Working group for DHS CISA focused on security space systems.
Chuck is also a contributor to Forbes, The Washington Post, Skytop Media, Dark Reading, Homeland Security Today, Security Information Watch, GovCon, Barrons, Reader's Digest, The Hill, and Federal Times on cybersecurity and emerging technology topics. He has been a leading voice in risk management keynoting dozens of global conferences and writing over 350 articles relating to technologies and cybersecurity. He is also the author of two books on cybersecurity.
In his career, Chuck has received presidential appointments for executive service by two U.S. presidents and served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs at the DHS Science & Technology Directorate. He served a decade on the Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter on the Hill on tech and security issues. Chuck has also served in executive roles for companies such as General Dynamics, Rapiscan, and Xerox.
Chuck has an MA from the University of Chicago, a BA from DePauw University, and a certificate in International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law.

This release was published on openPR.