ABOUT US
INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS
MEASURABLE RESULTS
New, increasingly complex threats emerge daily. Having the right partner to respond is critical. DarkTower's intelligence-driven solutions help your organization build stronger, smarter, and more agile lines of cyber defense.
ABOUT US
INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS
MEASURABLE RESULTS
New, increasingly complex threats emerge daily. Having the right partner to respond is critical.
We focus on building stronger, smarter, and more agile lines of cyber defense.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
FINANCIAL CRIME
CYBER TALENT
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
FINANCIAL CRIME
SECURE PAYMENTS
IDENTITIES
CYBER ENGINEERING
Whether you are an organization in need of cybersecurity solutions or a cyber professional, DarkTower is dedicated to securing your future. Let’s start a conversation today.
Whether you are an organization in need of cybersecurity solutions or a cyber professional, DarkTower is dedicated to securing your future. Let’s start a conversation.
Global spending is predicted to exceed $1 trillion in the next 5 years on both cybersecurity products and services. Are you ready?
OUR WORK
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Our solutions are trusted by industry leaders in both the private and public sectors including social media, financial services, energy, and healthcare, as well as law enforcement and the federal government.
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Tools, tactics, and methodologies vary widely. Our experts bring solutions to help you stay ahead of the threat.
The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Tools, tactics, and methodologies vary widely. Our experts bring solutions to help you stay ahead of the threat.
Dark Web / Deep Web Social Media Monitoring Cyber Threat Intelligence & Analytics Ransomware Email Analysis Website & Domain Analysis Malware Evaluation Criminal Forums / Dark Markets Forensic Analysis
FINANCIAL CRIME
FINANCIAL CRIME
We offer a breadth of investigative and regulatory experience enabling our clients to identify, report, and protect against fraud, AML, and other cybercrimes.
We offer a breadth of investigative and regulatory experience enabling our clients to identify, report, and protect against fraud, AML, and other cybercrimes.
Global Fraud & AML Operations Financial Crime Intelligence & Analytics Terrorist Financing Organized Crime Insider Threat
CYBER TALENT
CYBER TALENT
The cybersecurity workforce gap continues to widen. Our Cyber Recruitment experts can develop your roadmap for growth and talent pipeline.
The cybersecurity workforce gap continues to widen. Our Cyber Recruitment experts can develop your roadmap for growth and talent pipeline.
Security Architects Cybersecurity Managers Network Security Engineers Cybersecurity Analysts
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Tools, tactics, and methodologies vary widely. Our experts bring solutions to help you stay ahead of the threat.
The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Tools, tactics, and methodologies vary widely. Our experts bring solutions to help you stay ahead of the threat.
Dark Web / Deep Web Social Media Monitoring Cyber Threat Intelligence & Analytics Ransomware Email Analysis Website & Domain Analysis Malware Evaluation Criminal Forums / Dark Markets Forensic Analysis
FINANCIAL CRIME
FINANCIAL CRIME
We provide unparalleled expertise, bringing decades of experience in top 5 financial services firms, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security.
We provide unparalleled expertise, bringing decades of experience in top 5 financial services firms, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Global Fraud & AML Operations Financial Crime Intelligence & Analytics Terrorist Financing Organized Crime Insider Threat
SECURE PAYMENTS
SECURE PAYMENTS
Our blockchain and payments experts have experience securing transactions for financial services, healthcare, governments, and more.
Blockchain Faster Payments Alternative Payments Ecosystems Mobile Payments Security Threat Finance Detection Anti-Money Laundering
IDENTITIES
Our team incorporates decades of experience revealing and concealing identities, understanding patterns-of-life, and securing transactional identities.
Identity Verification / Validation Machine Identification Synthetic Identity Detection Biometrics Counterintelligence Social Media Identity Monitoring
CYBER ENGINEERING
CYBER ENGINEERING
A properly engineered defense-in-depth strategy is critical to defending and protecting your core services and data infrastructure.
A properly engineered defense-in-depth strategy is critical to defending and protecting your core services and data infrastructure.
Penetration Testing of Hardened Networks Vulnerability Scanning and Remediation Mobile Security Security Configuration Scanning and Hardening Core Services Defense-In-Depth Strategies Security Assessments
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Gary Warner
DIRECTOR, THREAT INTELLIGENCE
COMPUTER FORENSICS
MALWARE/
RANSOMWARE
PHISHING ANALYSIS
SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING
DARK WEB /
DEEP WEB
As the Director of Threat Intelligence for DarkTower, Gary provides leading-edge research from his University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Computer Forensics Research Lab in the form of targeted intelligence operations focused on malware, financial cyber crimes, online fraud, and social media use of terrorists and criminals.
Gary also serves as the Director of Research in Computer Forensics at UAB. Since arriving in 2007, Gary has created and taught a variety of classes in Computer Science and Justice Sciences related to Cyber Security and Computer Forensics. More than 220 students have worked as employees or volunteers in the UAB Computer Forensics Research Lab established in 2010, serving the community by assisting in investigations for numerous firms and law enforcement agencies. In 2012, inventions and patents related to Phishing analysis from the lab were licensed to create Malcovery Security, acquired in 2015 by PhishMe.
Gary is recognized often for his efforts, including the MAAWG J.D. Falk Award in 2013, the NCFTA Cybercrime Fighter Award, the IC3.gov Partnership Award, and has received the Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Security six times. He conducts law enforcement targeted workshops at the Microsoft Digital Crimes Conferences and the Team Cymru Underground Economy Conferences.
Heather McCalley
DIRECTOR, INVESTIGATIONS
COMPUTER FORENSICS
PHISHING ANALYSIS
SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING
DARK WEB /
DEEP WEB
As the Director of Investigations, Heather McCalley provides expert guidance to DarkTower’s intelligence teams empowering Fortune 100 clients to address emerging cyber threats through actionable intelligence. Heather also serves as a source of insight and leadership for our student analyst partnership with the University of Alabama Birmingham.
With over a decade of experience in Threat Intelligence & Cybersecurity leadership, Heather brings an extensive array of knowledge and real-world investigative experience. Prior to joining DarkTower, Heather served as CISO for a healthcare technology startup and as Senior Threat Intelligence Manager for PhishMe, primarily serving U.S. money center banks and other financial services companies. Upon completing her Master's degree at the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 2011, she served as Senior Threat Intelligence Manager with the de novo Malcovery Security.
Heather is a graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, as well as a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and a Certificate in Computer Forensics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also holds a Certified Information Security Manager certificate and is frequently invited to speak at events on topics including phishing investigations and security awareness.
ROBIN PUGH
PRESIDENT & CEO
OPERATION MANAGEMENT
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Robin J. Pugh is the President & CEO of Queen Associates, managing the business strategy and operations of the firm along with its subsidiaries DarkTower and DigitalForce.
Queen Associates, along with its subsidiaries DarkTower and DigitalForce, operates in 6 locations across the US with targeted solutions critical to their clients' digital strategy. DarkTower has continued an aggressive growth trajectory since its inception, providing effective solutions for Fortune 100 clients as well as federal government entities.
True to its founding, Queen Associates provides a diverse set of top talent is available for ongoing engagements in each delivery channel. Pugh believes diversity drives dimension along with creativity, and their focus on women, minorities, and veterans leads to exceptional client service. As President, she is focused on ensuring consistent execution across locations and business units, as well as develop programs and roles to increase growth.
CASE STUDIES
CYBER ENGINEERING
DarkTower conducted a full review of IT Security policies and procedures against the NIST framework and established a cyber surge team.
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
Significant changes were implemented from DarkTower's assessment to secure and optimize the college’s information infrastructure.
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
DarkTower conducted a forensic investigation to locate the point of compromise, reclaim financial losses, and prevent future attacks.
CYBER ENGINEERING
DarkTower provided a mobile deposit vulnerability assessment and application security scanning for the client’s Android and iOS applications.
CYBER ENGINEERING
Client successfully launched their application after implementing recommendations from our comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
TALENT
EXPERTISE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
Cybersecurity is plagued with talent shortage, and by all accounts that talent gap will continue to widen.
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A new report estimates there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021, tripling the number of open positions over the next five years due to the unprecedented rise in cyber attacks. Do you have a talent strategy?
A new report estimates there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021, tripling the number of open positions over the next five years due to the unprecedented rise in cyber attacks. Do you have a talent strategy?