Peraton Appoints Christy Wilder as Chief Security Officer

Associated Press

27-03-2025

Peraton today announced the appointment of Christy Wilder as chief security officer (CSO). In this role, Wilder will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies, risk management and mitigation initiatives, incident response preparedness, and enterprise safety protocols in support of Peraton's employees and physical assets.
Wilder previously served as an advisor to Peraton's Defense Mission and Health Solutions Sector with a focus on identifying and implementing strategies to further optimize our services in securing the nation.
'We are pleased to welcome Christy to our team. Her exceptional track record of leadership in both the public and private sectors, including her strategic contributions as an advisor to our company, makes her the perfect fit for this role,' said Rebecca McHale, chief human resources officer. 'We are confident that her deep expertise in security, combined with her vision for the future, will continue to strengthen Peraton's commitment to safeguarding our organization, partners, and customers. We look forward to the incredible impact she will have on our team.'
Prior to joining Peraton, Wilder founded Wilder and Associates, where she served as a strategic consultant for executives in the security field. Previous roles include CSO at Maxar Technologies, vice president at Leidos, a deputy director of the DCSA, deputy director and chief of staff for the National Background Investigations Bureau, and principal advisor to the Director of National Intelligence.
'Peraton is emerging as a leading-edge technology company that continues to do exceptional work for its customers,' Wilder said. 'I am proud to be part of this team and advance its missions of consequence.'
Wilder earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in general and theoretical psychology, both from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. We deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies that protect our nation and allies from threats across the digital and physical domains. Peraton supports every branch of the US Armed Forces, and we serve as a valued partner to essential government agencies who sustain our way of life. Every day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're safeguarding your peace of mind.
SOURCE: Peraton
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