SHIFTSTATE SECURITY: MEET THE FOUNDERS​

From their joint time as Cyber Special Agents in the FBI, to their experience leading security functions at Tanium, Jason and Andre have a collective more than 30 years of experience practicing cybersecurity in both the public and private sectors. Now they've set their sites on securing SMBs through ShiftState Security.

Founded by veteran FBI Cyber Special Agents Andre McGregor and Jason Truppi, ShiftState is a cyber security services firm focused on bringing enterprise level security to an evolving digital landscape. We help modern organizations build agile yet effective security programs to withstand twenty-first century threats.
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Our team of experts provides security assessment, advisory, and implementation services for small to enterprise companies, in addition to consulting on unique projects and initiatives aimed at further securing an increasingly digital world.

Meet the Founders Behind ShiftState Security

From their joint time as Cyber Special Agents in the FBI, to their experience leading security functions at Tanium, a multi-national cybersecurity software company, Jason and Andre have a collective more than 30 years of experience practicing cybersecurity in both the public and private sectors—securing Fortune 500 companies and government organizations alike.

This time on the front lines of cybersecurity, disrupting large-scale attacks and supporting critical infrastructure, brought to light the fact that small and medium-sized businesses need the same tools, capabilities, and resources to protect themselves as do larger enterprises. Time and again Jason and Andre saw these smaller organizations get hacked, not knowing who to call, or calling the FBI only to be told that their case wasn’t big enough or important enough to be taken on. Over time, the continual calls from businesses of all types, seeking help getting out of a bad situation or protection to avoid getting into one, led to their decision to tackle this void in the security industry.

These companies often didn’t need a full-time CISO or security team, nor should they have to face the burden of hiring one simply to run a complete and effective security program. They needed guidance, insights, and a resource to call for help. The vision for ShiftState was formed—to bring enterprise security insights combined with agile security practices to companies of all sizes, allowing every organization the ability to confidently run a secure business.

Andre McGregor

Andre wants technology to be easy for small businesses, individuals, and families to secure on their own. As a lifelong security engineer, Andre spent the last decade as a technically-trained Cyber Special Agent at the FBI, Head of IT Security at Tanium, and Chief Security Officer at Namely, Inc. While in the FBI, Andre directed much of his time toward protecting critical infrastructure, and now at ShiftState, his focus is centered on providing the same enterprise-grade security practices and resources universally. Additionally, Andre serves on the Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) Committee, and enjoys consulting for TV shows such as Mr. Robot.

Jason Truppi

Technology and Computer Science have a special place in Jason’s heart. As a Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI, and then Director of Endpoint Detection and Response at Tanium, Jason has enjoyed building, securing, and investigating networks for businesses of all sizes in all industries. He’s now set his sights on helping small and medium businesses mature their security programs. In his spare time, Jason advises several technology startups and continues to drive cyber policy as a Center for Strategic & International Studies Cybersecurity Fellow.

Contact the ShiftState Team.​