AttackIQ®, a leader in Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) solutions and founding research partner of the MITRE Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID), announced the appointment of Jon Baker as Vice President of Threat-Informed Defense. Baker will guide organizations in operationalizing threat-informed defense practices and strengthening cybersecurity resilience.
Jon Baker joins after a 23-year MITRE career, co-founding and directing the MITRE CTID.
Led MITRE’s cyber threat intelligence and adversary emulation teams, including ATT&CK® Evaluations and CALDERA™ platform.
Baker will oversee initiatives to enhance professional services, helping organizations assess security posture and implement actionable threat-informed defense strategies.
Strengthens AttackIQ’s mission to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world application for enterprises and MSSPs.
Baker’s role focuses on accelerating adoption of threat-informed defense, including:
Operationalizing MITRE-aligned methodologies in enterprise security programs.
Translating research into measurable outcomes through AttackIQ’s AEV platform.
Partnering with customers to apply actionable guidance, improving threat resilience and risk-based security posture.
Expanding AttackIQ’s professional services and MSSP partnerships for enterprise-wide impact.
“Jon’s leadership has fundamentally shaped how our industry approaches threat-informed defense. His expertise and vision will be critical as we help organizations operationalize these methods.” — Carl Wright, Chief Commercial Officer, AttackIQ
“Making computing safe is one of the defining challenges of our time. Joining AttackIQ allows me to engage directly with security teams and deliver meaningful impact at scale.” — Jon Baker, VP, Threat-Informed Defense, AttackIQ“For six years, I’ve seen how effectively AttackIQ translates research into measurable security outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen cyber defense across industries.” — Jon Baker
AttackIQ® is a leading provider of Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) solutions, trusted globally to validate security controls in real time. By emulating real-world adversary behavior, AttackIQ bridges the gap between vulnerability awareness and actionable risk understanding. Its Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework delivers structured, risk-based assessment for ongoing security improvement.
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