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Mike Cunningham

Mike Cunningham

R&D Program Manager

As R&D Program Manager in MITRE’s Center for Threat-Informed Defense, Mike is responsible for project execution and vision. He continuously advances the state of the art and the state of practice in threat-informed defense through cutting-edge research and innovation. Before joining MITRE, Mike was an Interactive On-Net Operator in Tailored Access Operations at the NSA. In his spare time, Mike cherishes quality time with his wife and three daughters. He also enjoys playing music, staying fit, and basking in the San Diego sun.

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