AUSTIN, Texas
Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Darkstrike, an emergent force in AI safety and cybersecurity, is delighted to announce the appointment of four distinguished U.S. government officials to its Board of Directors and Advisory Team.
This assembly of leaders, hailing from esteemed roles within the White House, CISA, DHS, U.S. Treasury, and U.S. Senate Homeland Security, epitomizes one of the most formidable national security collectives ever marshaled within a private-sector AI or cybersecurity firm.
The recent appointments coincide with a burgeoning focus on AI risk management, governance, and implementation across both public and private domains. This momentum necessitates a robust, regulation-compliant AI security infrastructure.
New Appointments
Carole House — Board of Directors
With a wealth of experience as a former Special Advisor to the White House National Security Council (NSC) on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure, as well as previous roles including NSC Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation, House possesses a formidable pedigree in leadership across crucial cybersecurity spheres, intelligence operations, and digital innovation.
John Yaros — Board of Directors
A seasoned veteran at the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee, Yaros has formerly served as Securities Bureau Chief at the Idaho Department of Finance. He currently leads a financial technology consulting enterprise, bringing extensive expertise in cybersecurity, AI, tech policy, and investor safeguarding.
David Epperson — Senior Advisor
Epperson previously held the position of Deputy CIO at the Executive Office of the President and has served as Senior Presidential Transition Advisor within the White House Military Office. His roles as CIO and CISO of CISA and current CISO of H2O.ai underscore his three-decade legacy of leadership within pivotal national security realms.
Mike Horton — Senior Advisor
With nearly twenty years at the Department of Homeland Security as Chief Data Officer and Deputy CIO, Horton is now the VP of National Security at ASRC Federal. His expertise encompasses cybersecurity modernization, data governance, and support for federal missions.
CEO Statement
“This marks a transformative turning point for Darkstrike,” stated CEO David Granzotti. No nascent organization within AI safety or cybersecurity has garnered such a substantial and sophisticated cadre of U.S. government expertise.
Their collective stewardship across the White House, CISA, DHS, U.S. Treasury, and U.S. Senate Homeland Security poises Darkstrike to offer intelligence-grade AI safety solutions on a global scale.
About Darkstrike
Darkstrike specializes in quantum-ready AI safety and cybersecurity solutions that proactively safeguard and manage AI models, agentic AI, autonomous systems, and sensitive data.
The firm’s advanced technology actively mitigates unintended AI actions and addresses evolving security threats while rendering data breaches a relic of the past.
Darkstrike caters to government entities, defense sectors, critical infrastructure, and commercial organizations that demand unparalleled AI safety and cybersecurity measures.
Securities Disclaimer
This announcement is intended solely for informational purposes and does not represent or constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities.
Any such offer or solicitation shall be made only through channels that comply with pertinent securities regulations, including Rule 506(c) of Regulation D.
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