MARK D. RASCH
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Experienced, dynamic and motivated cybersecurity professional, former federal computer crime prosecutor, law professor, cybersecurity and data privacy attorney and policy wonk who created the U.S. DOJ computer crime unit and cyber-forensics practice, and investigated and prosecuted high-profile computer hacker cases including US v. Robert Morris (Cornell Internet worm), Kevin Mitnick, Kevin Poulsen, Chelsea/Bradley Manning (WikiLeaks), and Philip Markoff (Boston Craigslist killer) and DNS researcher/Alfa Bank cases. Prolific writer, public speaker, teacher, and media personality advising CNN, NBC, BBC, CBC and others on issues related to the use of the Internet. Advise Fortune 100 companies on international cybersecurity and privacy compliance issues, cloud security, IoT, and AI and machine learning, and help entities in financial services, healthcare, entertainment, retail and manufacturing sectors; practically and efficiently navigate the complexities of conducting business in cyberspace with knowledge, experience and humor.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsel
KOHRMAN, JACKSON & KRANTZ
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2020 - Current
- Lead firm’s data privacy and data security practice group
- Advice clients on data privacy laws and regulations including HIPAA/HITECH, CCPA, GDPR, NIST Privacy Framework, FTC Privacy Guidance
- Conduct data breach investigations, breach notifications, cybersecurity insurance reviews
- Experience in international cybersecurity investigations, working with FBI, USSS and Interpol including CFAA, SCA, and international computer crime laws and regulations
- Practice includes social media abuse, cryptocurrency, domain name, cyberstalking, revenge porn, Business E-mail compromise, data breach, ransomware and related investigations and advice
- Practice includes complex internal investigation, forensic data collection, law enforcement coordination.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Lecturer of Law
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Washington, D.C.
01.2018 - Current
- Computer Crime
- Teach classes in computer crime law, including Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Stored Communication Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Law, Transnational data gathering (M-LAT’s, Letters Rogatory), NSL’s, search warrant and subpoenas to cloud and social medial providers
- Class includes forensic data gathering, privileges, espionage and trade secret law, wire and mail fraud, cryptocurrency and ransomware, and related topics.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Chief Legal Officer
UNIT221B, LLC
01.2017 - Current
- Work with boutique cybersecurity consulting company on issues related to advanced ransomware recovery/inoculation, SIM swap fraud, advanced encryption, specialized threat investigation, data breach forensics, data privacy and data security compliance, UCC4-A litigation, gaming “cheats,” and cryptocurrency regulation.
Chief Security Evangelist
VERIZON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, VERIZON
Ashburn, VA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Established Evangelist Role as both “icebreaker” for marketing and “closer” for security sales for major telecommunications, security, IoT, telematics and cloud providers.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for data security and privacy programs, strategies and plans.
Chief Privacy and Data Security Officer, Vice President
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INT’L CORP, SAIC
McLean, VA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Associate General Counsel
- Lead multi-billion-dollar corporation’s privacy policy development and implementation..
- Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to data privacy and "privacy by design" regulations across projects.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines related to data protection and privacy.
Director
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, CSC, DXC Tech
Fairfax, VA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Cyber-Security & Privacy Consulting
- Created multi-million-dollar information security consulting practice for CSC including compliance and cloud security (public, private and multitenant).
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
Managing Director
FTI CONSULTING, INC
Washington, DC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted sensitive forensic investigations including data breach, PCI, corporate espionage and trade secret investigations
- Supervised team of security professionals providing high-profile security and privacy consulting advice.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Senior Vice President and Chief Security Counsel
SOLUTIONARY, INC
Bethesda, MD
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Grew security consulting and incident response business from 2 persons to more than 25 for managed security/cloud security entity
- Created a threat intelligence and forensic investigation program to complement existing software sales.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Maintained consistent growth in revenue, contribution margin, operating profit and EBITDA.
VP
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP
McLean, VA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Cyberlaw Predictive Systems, Global Integrity Corporation
- Grew security team from 8 people to more than 120, and developed clients in banking, insurance, healthcare, industrial and retail sectors; established FS-ISAC for information sharing, created one of the world’s first commercial information security consulting practices, and helped Citibank find and successfully prosecute Russian hackers who penetrated their network.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
Associate
ARENT FOX KINTER PLOTKIN & KAHN
Washington, DC
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Expanded firm’s white collar crime practice to include clients like AOL and affiliates, established “high-technology” crime and privacy practice group, defended white collar crime cases involving public corruption, money laundering, FCPA, asset forfeiture, pharmaceutical drugs, and political free speech matters.
Trial Attorney
United States Department Of Justice
Washington, DC
01.1983 - 01.2001
- Fraud Section – Criminal Division / Attorney General Honors Program
- Created the DOJ Cyber-crime unit which later became the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
- Worked with Congress to draft the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and the SCA
- Worked with the FBI and USSS to establish the first computer forensics labs for electronic data analysis
- Prosecuted the first computer hacker case under CFAA – Robert Tappan Morris Internet worm
- Worked on the investigations of the Cuckoo’s Egg “Hannover Hacker” case, and the prosecutions of Kevin Mitnick and Kevin Poulsen
- Worked with Scotland Yard to draft the UK Computer Misuse Act
- Prosecuted high-profile white-collar crime cases including Soviet espionage cases, political corruption (Lyndon LaRouche), organized crime (Gambino crime family) and complex financial crime cases
- Conducting both trials and appeals.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Interviewed and selected jurors in voir dire based on assessment of personality, competency and fair mindedness.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in Cybercrime, transborder regulation, evidence and data collection law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Education
J.D. - Law
State University of New York At Buffalo School of Law Baldy Center For Law And Public Policy
Buffalo, New York05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Political Science
State University of New York
Albany, NY05.1980
Skills
- Legal Precedent
- Oral Arguments
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Counseling
- Legal Research and Review
- Presenting Evidence
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Drafting Motions and Disclosures
- Active Listening
- State License to Practice Law, NY, MA, MD
- Litigation Experience
- Policy Knowledge
- Manual and Policy Review
- Client Representation and Advisement
- In-House Legal Experience
- Legal Document Preparation
- Criminal Investigations
- Business Operations
- Criminal Defense
- Litigation and Contracts
- Legal Writing
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Federal Court System
- Case Interpretation
- Juror Selection
- Health Laws
- Motion Preparation
- Patents and Trademarks
- Intellectual Property Law
- Subpoena Review
- Complex Cases
- Privacy Law
- Computer Law
- Cybersecurity Law
- Trademark Infringement
- Teambuilding
- Social Engineering
- Vulnerability Management
- Computer Forensics
- Data Encryption
- Security Implementation
- Security Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Analysis
- Disaster Recovery Operations
- Threat Research
- Professional Relationships
- Business Growth
- Persuasive Communication
- Penetration Testing
- Security Experience
- Identifying Risks
- Risk Mitigation Plans
- Cybersecurity
- Lecturing Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Information Systems
- Health Information Confidentiality
- Leadership and People Development
- Healthcare Privacy
- Regulatory Monitoring
- Regulatory Requirements
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- HIPAA
- GLBA
- CCPA
- FTC
- DOJ
- CFAA
Accomplishments
- PUBLICATIONS hundreds of articles available at http://www.securitycurrent.com; www.securityboulevard.com; http://www.securityfocus.com; http://storefrontbacktalk.com; http://archives.thecontentfirm.com/
Teaching Experience
ACADEMIC
George Washington University School of Law (Computer Crime Law)(current)
American University, School of Justice, Law & Society (Justice and Law)
American University, Washington College of Law (White Collar Crime/Computer Crime)
Catholic University, Columbus College of Law (Evidence Law)
Utica College (Information Security)
James Madison University (Computer Forensics)
University of Maryland (College Park and Baltimore)
Guest Lecturer
George Mason University (Information Security Management and Governance)
George Washington University (Law for Engineers)
Georgetown University School of Law (Computer Crime)
Harvard Law School (White Collar Crime)
Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Science (Computer Law)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
NOVA Southeastern Law School
Santa Clara University Law School
Stanford University Law School
Stetson University Law School (White Collar Crime)
University of Fairfax (Computer Forensics)
(Computer Law and Security)
NON-ACADEMIC
Attorney General’s Advocacy Institute (USDOJ)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy, Quantico, VA
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Glynco, Georgia
US Army War College
Institute of Internal Auditors
MIS Training Institute
SANS Institute
Sequoia Professional Development Corp
Timeline
Counsel
KOHRMAN, JACKSON & KRANTZ
01.2020 - Current
Lecturer of Law
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2018 - Current
Chief Legal Officer
UNIT221B, LLC
01.2017 - Current
Chief Security Evangelist
VERIZON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, VERIZON
01.2015 - 01.2017
Chief Privacy and Data Security Officer, Vice President
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INT’L CORP, SAIC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, CSC, DXC Tech
01.2010 - 01.2013
Managing Director
FTI CONSULTING, INC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Vice President and Chief Security Counsel
SOLUTIONARY, INC
01.2007 - 01.2009
VP
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP
01.2003 - 01.2007
Associate
ARENT FOX KINTER PLOTKIN & KAHN
01.2001 - 01.2003
Trial Attorney
United States Department Of Justice
01.1983 - 01.2001
J.D. - Law
State University of New York At Buffalo School of Law Baldy Center For Law And Public Policy
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Political Science
State University of New York
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