Liberty Defense welcomes Bryan Cunningham as President

Victoria Rees
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Liberty Defense, a provider of AI-based detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, has announced that Bryan Cunningham has been named as the company’s new President.
The company says that Cunningham is a lawyer, senior security expert, former CIA intelligence officer and technology executive, who has a long career protecting the US and allied critical assets at home and around the globe against emerging threats.
Industry roles
Cunningham is presently Senior Counsel and Adviser to Palantir Technologies PLTR-Q, working with the company through its growth from fewer than 30 employees to more than 4,000.
He currently serves as Executive Director of Palantir’s outside Advisory Board on privacy and civil liberties and has been a key officer at several other tech startups.
Cunningham previously served as Deputy Legal Adviser to National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, worked with the US 9/11 Commission and has been a Senior Advisor to the Chertoff Group.
He has also been involved in the critical aviation security space since shortly after 9/11, drafting significant portions of the Homeland Security Act and providing security and regulatory advice and counsel to the American Association of Airline Executives.
“Bryan’s unparalleled experience in the security field makes him an exceptional addition to our management team at Liberty,” said Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense.
“His extensive expertise, both domestic and international, deep industry knowledge and commitment to advancing policy and cutting-edge technology to strengthen security are invaluable assets to our organization.
“As we’ve seen in recent months, now is the time to address security gaps and we continue to prioritize collaboration with our customers and the community to deliver next-generation security solutions.”
“Service to the US”
“From CIA to the White House, to supporting Palantir and other security and defense startups and mature enterprises, to my work in aviation and cybersecurity, the through line always has been service to the US and the protection of our people, our security and our allies,” said Cunningham.
“I couldn’t be more honored or thrilled to join Bill and the highly talented and effective team at Liberty Defense to continue that mission.
“I am very proud to accept this new challenge in a critical time for security.”