Former U.S. Army General and Cyber Expert George Franz Joins Accenture Federal Services
October 10 2017 - 6:33AM
Business Wire
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) continues to build out its next
generation cyber offerings and expand its seasoned leadership team,
hiring Former Director of Operations for U.S. Cyber Command, Major
General George Franz, U.S. Army, (Ret.). Franz has joined AFS as a
cybersecurity expert providing leadership for its business
initiatives that cut across the defense and security markets.
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As the director of operations for U.S. Cyber Command, Franz led
the planning and execution of global Department of Defense (DoD)
and Interagency Offensive, Defensive and Global Network Cyberspace
Operations. In this role, he oversaw the main DoD cybersecurity
center, coordinating the network defensive activities of 52
military commands and governmental agencies comprising more than
three million active users. He also led the development of a
comprehensive global campaign for cybersecurity, increasing the
effectiveness of DoD and interagency network defenses.
An expert in cybersecurity and adaptive technology, Franz will
work with Accenture’s federal clients to help them better
understand the specific threats they face, identify the ways that
evolving threats can be mitigated, and give greater insight into
the proven defensive tactics that can be implemented to improve the
security posture of the agency within their existing mission,
budget, and risk constraints.
“George is an extraordinary leader who will play a critical role
in designing transformational cyber solutions to drive exceptional
mission outcomes for our clients,” said Matt Tait, who leads
Accenture’s work with federal defense clients. “He has proven
expertise in DoD cyberspace and intelligence operations, and we are
very pleased to have him join the leadership team here at
Accenture.”
Prior to his role as director for U.S. Cyber Command, Franz
served as Commanding General for the Army’s Intelligence and
Security Command. His responsibilities in that role included
directing worldwide multi-discipline intelligence operations to
support seven combatant command theaters, as well as combat
operations in support of the global counter-terrorism campaign.
Previously, Franz also served as Commanding General for the Cyber
National Mission Force and was founding director of the Information
Dominance Center in the International Security Assistance Force in
Afghanistan, where he trained and mentored 325 intelligence and
information specialists from 17 NATO member nations.
“It was an incredible honor to serve in the United States Army,”
said Franz. “During my 33 years of service, I learned the value of
bringing together innovative teams to develop and implement new
analytic and operational concepts to solve our toughest problems. I
look forward to my role as part of the Accenture Federal Services
team and continue the mission of strengthening vital military
networks and protecting critical national infrastructure.”
Franz holds a master’s degree in Advanced Military Studies from
the United States Army School of Advanced Military Studies, a
master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the
Naval War College, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the
University of Maine at Orono.
Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington,
Virginia. Accenture’s federal business has served every
cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal
organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas
into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence,
public safety, civilian and military health
organizations. Learn more at www.accenturefederal.com.
About Accenture
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company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in
strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining
unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40
industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s
largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of
business and technology to help clients improve their performance
and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With
approximately 425,000 people serving clients in more than 120
countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world
works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
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