President Bush has appointed Jack Thomas Tomarchio as principal deputy assistant secretary of Homeland Security for information analysis.Tomarchio is a former Army prosecutor and colonel in the Army reserve. He previously held shares in the Federal Government Relations Section of law firm Buchanan Ingersoll, and co-chaired the firm’s National Security Practice Group. Tomarchio will leave Buchanan Ingersoll on Jan. 9 to join the Homeland Security Department, according to the firm’s Jan. 3 release. At DHS, Tomarchio will develop the department’s intelligence capabilities and manage defense information that could prove helpful in protecting the nation against terrorism and other threats. He will also serve as the point of contact between state and local governments, Congress, and various other intelligence agencies and major companies.“We’re proud that Jack has been chosen to serve our country in this capacity. It confirms what we already knew, that he is a professional of the highest caliber,” said Thomas VanKirk, Buchanan Ingersoll’s CEO. DHS’ new deputy director has a bachelor’s degree in history from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s in strategic studies from the Army War College, a master’s in governmental administration from the Fels Center of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, and a law degree from Vermont Law School.By Al Sacco Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe