Cybersecurity vendor Forescout Technologies announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert J. Skinner, USAF, retired, and cybersecurity and risk advisors, Michael Cunningham and Chase Cunningham, to its Board of Advisors.
Amid rising challenges in securing OT, IT, IoT, and IoMT systems, these appointments underscore Forescout’s commitment to safeguarding enterprise operations and protecting the integrity of today’s most essential and interconnected systems.
Cunningham, also known as ‘Dr. Zero Trust,’ is a globally recognized authority in cybersecurity strategy, known for his creation of the Zero Trust eXtended (ZTX) framework. Cunningham previously served as Chief Security Officer at Ericom Software and as Principal Analyst at Forrester, where he tracked and advised on all aspects of enterprise security, including zero trust trends, technologies, and frameworks.
In addition to his executive accomplishments, Cunningham advises senior leaders within the U.S. Department of Defense and international government organizations to help shape the evolution of cybersecurity policies and national defense strategies.
Michael Cunningham is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience protecting enterprise environments and driving strategic resilience across Fortune 500 companies. He has led enterprise security programs at industry giants like The Home Depot, First Data (now Fiserv), and, most recently, as the first Chief Information Security Officer at Graphic Packaging International, where he built the company’s first global cybersecurity program.
Through his advisory work at Cunningham Jr & Company and as a member of Forescout’s Board of Advisors, Michael brings a business-aligned perspective on cyber risk, digital transformation, and how to secure growth.
Skinner brings nearly four decades of experience leading complex and diverse organizations at every level, from tactical to strategic, including overseas deployments.
Most recently, he served as the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Commander of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DoDIN), where he led a joint force of nearly 20,000 military, civilian, and contractor personnel in directing, delivering, managing, operating, securing and protecting a multi-billion dollar IT, communications and cyber environment to enable the nation’s most critical missions.
