Industry Veteran Brings Decades of Cybersecurity and Government Advisory Expertise to Strengthen Dispersive’s Mission
ROSWELL, Ga., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dispersive Holdings, Inc. (Dispersive), a leader in next-generation secure networking solutions, today announced the appointment of Greg Akers as an Advisor and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With an extensive background in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and government advisory roles, Akers will play a pivotal role in guiding Dispersive’s security vision and strategy.
A respected industry leader, Akers previously served as Senior Vice President & CTO of Advanced Security Research & Government at Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO:NASDAQ), where he was responsible for spearheading security awareness, product resiliency initiatives, and trust-driven product development. Over his two-decade tenure at Cisco, he held multiple executive and technical roles, including Vice President for the Worldwide Technical Assistance Center, Senior Vice President-CTO Services, and Senior Vice President-Global Governments Solutions Group. His leadership has been instrumental in securing critical systems and advancing cybersecurity best practices at the highest levels.
Beyond Cisco, Akers has provided strategic cybersecurity advisory to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense and the federal intelligence community for over 15 years. His deep understanding of emerging cyber threats, regulatory challenges, and national security priorities will be invaluable in helping Dispersive expand its security-first approach to networking and cloud solutions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg Akers to Dispersive Stealth Networking,” said Rajiv Pimplaskar, CEO, Dispersive. “His unmatched expertise in cybersecurity, network resilience, and government advisory will play a crucial role in shaping our next-generation secure networking technologies. As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, Greg’s leadership will help us fortify our platform and protect organizations from the most sophisticated adversaries.”
Akers’ career spans over 35 years in networking and security, having built and secured large-scale networks for Fortune 100 companies, including Procter & Gamble and Fechheimer Brothers (a Berkshire Hathaway company), prior to joining Cisco. Today, he serves on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards, continuing his commitment to cybersecurity excellence.
“Dispersive is redefining how organizations protect their most sensitive communications and critical infrastructure,” said Greg Akers. “The company’s unique stealth networking technology, zero-trust approach, and AI-driven threat defense are exactly what modern enterprises and governments need to stay ahead of today’s cyber threats. I look forward to helping Dispersive accelerate its mission to deliver the most advanced, resilient, and secure networking solutions on the market.”
About Dispersive Stealth Networking
Dispersive Stealth Networking is a leading provider of next-generation secure networking solutions, leveraging dynamic, multi-path technology to obfuscate and protect data in motion. Built on zero-trust principles, Dispersive’s platform eliminates attack surfaces, prevents interception, and ensures ultra-secure communications for enterprises, government agencies, and mission-critical industries. For more information, please visit Dispersive.io.
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