About CTRL

Colter Hale is a renowned expert in Cyberspace Operations and Intelligence, with a distinguished career supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community in cybersecurity, intelligence collection, and counterintelligence. As a former "Nation-State Hacker" and Human Intelligence Officer, Colter has played a pivotal role in advancing offensive and defensive cyber operations, leveraging deep technical expertise to combat emerging digital threats. A strategic leader in cyber warfare and intelligence, Colter has been at the forefront of nation-state cyber initiatives, focusing on threat hunting, cyber exploitation, and counterintelligence strategies. His ability to bridge offensive and defensive security approaches has made him a key architect of next-generation cybersecurity frameworks and intelligence capabilities. Colter is also the original developer of Lilium, a groundbreaking innovation that has influenced the landscape of cyber intelligence and operational security. In his role as EVP of Cyberspace & Intelligence Capabilities, he continues to drive cutting-edge intelligence programs, develop advanced security strategies, and enhance nation-state-level cyber resilience. His leadership and expertise position him as a critical force in modern cybersecurity operations, shaping the future of cyber intelligence, advanced threat mitigation, and digital warfare strategies.

Justin Franks is a leading authority in Digital Forensics with a reputation for excellence in digital investigations, incident response, and law enforcement support. With over a decade of experience at the forefront of cybercrime investigations, forensic analysis, and digital evidence recovery, Justin has become a trusted expert across both the public and private sectors. As the Director of Capabilities Integrity, Justin plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining advanced forensic capabilities that enable organizations to rapidly identify, analyze, and respond to digital threats. His expertise spans complex forensic investigations, including malware analysis, data recovery, and threat actor identification, ensuring that businesses, government agencies, and law enforcement partners can effectively combat cyber incidents and criminal activities. Justin's career is defined by his dedication to forensic excellence and his commitment to advancing the field of digital forensics. He has been instrumental in shaping forensic best practices, contributing to improved methodologies for incident response, data integrity analysis, and digital threat mitigation. In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Justin has built a respected consultancy delivering specialized forensic services to clients across multiple regions. Through this work, he has successfully supported high-profile investigations, delivering actionable insights and forensic intelligence that have influenced both private sector security strategies and public sector criminal cases. As VP of Detection Surface Management, Justin continues to drive innovation in digital forensics, ensuring organizations remain prepared to detect, respond to, and mitigate the most complex and sophisticated digital threats in today's evolving security landscape.