Draft:Raphael Warren

Raphael Warren
Born	United States
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Cybersecurity consultant, former military officer, retired federal agent
Known for	Cybersecurity consulting, military leadership

Raphael Warren is an American cybersecurity consultant, former military officer, and retired federal agent. He has held leadership positions in military cyber operations, national security, and executive risk management. Warren served in both military and civilian cybersecurity roles, including combat assignments with the **New Mexico National Guard, 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, and 20th Special Forces Group**. His career includes multiple combat deployments and cybersecurity leadership roles across military and federal agencies.

Early Career and Military Service Warren began his military career at age 17 in the **United States Air Force** as a **helicopter crew chief**, specializing in **air rescue operations**. He later transitioned to the **U.S. Army**, where he served in combat with **Airborne and Special Forces units**, completing over **100 combat missions**. His roles included responsibilities in **military intelligence, special operations, and cyber warfare**.

In 2012, Warren was **nominated by the President** for a **senior military position** and **confirmed by the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee**.

In his final military assignment, Warren was appointed **Brigadier General** by **Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham**, serving as the **Commanding General of the New Mexico State Defense Force (NMSDF)**. In this capacity, he oversaw **emergency response coordination, operational readiness, and cybersecurity initiatives** for the state.

Federal Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity Leadership While serving part-time in the **National Guard**, Warren also worked as a **federal agent**, focusing on **criminal investigations, border drug enforcement, and cyber-enabled crime tracking**. His work involved **intelligence operations related to industrial espionage, national security, and cybersecurity risk mitigation**.

Cybersecurity and Consulting Work Warren is the founder of **Spartan Cyber Security**, a consulting firm specializing in **cyber risk management, crisis response, and executive security strategy**. The firm operates on a **referral-only basis**, providing services such as:

• Cybersecurity crisis response and mitigation
• Cyber risk assessment for executives

In addition to his work with Spartan Cyber Security, Warren serves on the **Board of Advisors for TAC Security**, a cybersecurity company focused on **risk and vulnerability management**.

Media and Public Speaking Warren has appeared in **several media outlets**, providing expert commentary on cybersecurity threats, ransomware attacks, and AI-driven risks. His contributions include:

• **KOAT Action 7 News** – **Analysis of IT outages and election security concerns**.
• **KOAT Action 7 News** – **Social Security Numbers at Risk After Recent Hack**.
• **KOAT Action 7 News** – **Global IT Outage in NM**.
• **KRQE News 13** – **Cyber Attacks on NM Hospitals & Govt. Offices**.
• **Sandia National Laboratories** – **Small Business Cybersecurity Forum**.

Publications Warren is the author of the upcoming **Cybersecurity Lingua Franca** eBook series, aimed at **simplifying complex cybersecurity topics for business leaders and executives**.