ClearForce Appoints National Security Strategist Michael Buckley to Advisory Board

Renowned Insider Threat and Counterintelligence Leader Joins ClearForce to Strengthen Behavioral Risk Prevention and National Security Capabilities

Vienna, VA January 5, 2026 - ClearForce, the leader in real-time, privacy-first behavioral risk intelligence and analytic technology, today announced the appointment of Michael Buckley to its Advisory Board. Buckley is one of the nation’s most respected authorities in insider threat, counterintelligence, and personnel security, bringing more than 40 years of combined military and civilian service to the United States government.

Michael Buckley

“Michael’s impact on the national security landscape is unmatched. His ability to transform complex missions into operational reality, combined with his deep expertise in insider threat, counterintelligence, and large-scale organizational change, makes him an invaluable addition to the ClearForce Advisory Board,” said Tom Miller, CEO of ClearForce. “As we continue expanding our real-time workplace violence prevention and cybersecurity capabilities across corporate and government sectors, Michael’s insight will help keep ClearForce at the forefront of protecting people, assets, and national security.”

Buckley played a foundational role in shaping the Department of Defense’s modern insider threat posture. He was selected to establish the Defense Insider Threat Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC), standing up a fully operational center of excellence in under a year. As Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence at the Defense Security Service (DSS), he led the DoD’s response to NDAA Section 951 and oversaw the historic transfer of the $1.4 billion dollar personnel vetting mission from OPM to DoD, impacting more than 6,000 staff. He also served as Director of Counterintelligence and Chief of the DSS Insider Threat Program, leading enterprise-wide risk mitigation efforts across 13,000 cleared defense contractors and guiding a $4.2 million dollar modernization initiative.

Earlier in his career, Buckley advanced enterprise counterintelligence and insider threat capabilities as an Intelligence Analyst at Headquarters Air Force, integrating emerging technologies and shaping strategic planning across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. A retired Chief Master Sergeant (E-9), he served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, supporting global operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and DESERT STORM and providing protocol support for three Secretaries of Defense.

ClearForce is widely recognized for its patented technology that continuously detects, validates, and triages behavioral risk indicators while protecting employee privacy and civil liberties. The company equips corporations, critical infrastructure operators, and government agencies with proactive and actionable intelligence needed to prevent harmful incidents before they occur. Buckley’s addition to the Advisory Board further accelerates ClearForce’s mission to modernize organizational security and strengthen national resilience.

“I have spent my career helping organizations understand risk before it becomes harm,” said Michael Buckley. “ClearForce represents the future of insider threat mitigation and workplace safety by using advanced analytics and privacy-compliant frameworks to protect both employees and missions. I am honored to support this team and their vision for a safer, more resilient nation.”

About ClearForce, Inc. ClearForce is a people risk analytics firm that keeps your organization safe and secure. Our patented Resolve™ platform proactively identifies potential threats before they become a problem. Headquartered in Vienna, VA, ClearForce serves leading enterprises with cutting-edge solutions for continuous employee monitoring, insider threat detection, and compliance management. Our dual use technology is used by the federal government to protect our communities from violent crime and terrorism, by commercial critical infrastructure companies to reduce employee and supply chain risk, at public venues and events, in our financial banking systems, across energy grids and infrastructure, and within the United States defense industrial base.

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