About Us

National security is everyone’s business.

The Cipher Brief is the only media outlet focused exclusively on bringing you a higher level of confidence around national security events via news, analysis, and interviews with government and private sector leaders.

Our Mission

The Cipher Brief is committed to publishing trusted, non-partisan information that brings together the expertise of the public and private sectors to provide stronger national security for all.

Our Vision

The Cipher Brief is dedicated to becoming the most trusted global source of information, focused on how today’s events and emerging technologies are impacting future global security.

Brad Christian
COO

Tom Nagorski
Senior Contributing Editor

Walter Pincus
Senior National Security Columnist

Ethan Masucol
Writer/Editor

Catherine Rakowiecki
Senior Media Producer

Bill Harlow

Senior Book Editor, Cover Stories Co-Host

Alison Spann

Reporter

Connor Curfman

Creative Director

Ken Hughes
Senior Cyber & Tech Analyst

Elaine Shannon
Contributing Editor

Hollie McKay
Contributing Writer and Reporter