
Michael Brannan
Michael S. Brannan is a distinguished Senior Security Specialist with over two decades of expertise in security management, cybersecurity, IT systems, and complex criminal investigations. His extensive experience with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) includes roles in risk mitigation, disaster preparedness, crisis management, and strategic planning. He has successfully directed and managed nationwide disaster response operations, developed cybersecurity protocols, and led numerous criminal investigations, recovering over $34 million in FEMA-related fraud.
Michael’s technical expertise extends to cybersecurity, where he has managed investigations involving financial and organized crime, digital forensics, and implementing advanced surveillance and cybersecurity technologies. As a Seized Computer and Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERS) and certified in ENCASE computer forensics, Michael has led numerous cybercrime investigations, addressing issues such as data breaches, online fraud, and digital evidence recovery.
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His career achievements also include supervising the creation and evolution of the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF), where he managed liaisons with federal agencies, including the FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Attorneys. With advanced IT security, criminal law, and technical investigative equipment certifications, Michael has been instrumental in enhancing the cybersecurity and operational resilience of DHS programs. HE also conducted numerous criminal investigations on employees within every agency that comprises DHS and agencies within.
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Recognized for his exceptional leadership, Michael holds a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and received the DHS Office of Inspector General Distinguished Service Award, the agency’s highest honor. His deep understanding of cybersecurity, investigative best practices, and risk management, combined with his technical proficiency in IT systems and digital forensics, makes him a trusted advisor and leader in both the physical and cybersecurity realms.
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Michael holds active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.