Richard C. Shaeffer, Jr.

Richard C. Schaeffer Jr. is a former Senior Executive with the National Security Agency (NSA). With almost 50 years in the Information Security, Cyber Security, and Intelligence space, Mr. Schaeffer brings visionary leadership, management and technical experience to his client's challenges. During the early phase of his career, Mr. Schaeffer developed solutions to complex problems, led technical programs and organizations from several dozen to several hundred people, with financial responsibility from several million to over a billion dollars. His last position at NSA was as Information Assurance Director, the defensive side of the Cryptologic mission, an organization of several thousand cryptologic professionals.

Since retiring in 2010, Mr. Schaeffer has continued to pursue his passion for improving the security of U.S. and partner interests in the Cyber domain. He started a private consulting firm, Riverbank Associates, LLC, located in Severna Park, Maryland, providing U.S. and international clients with expert services in the areas of cyber and intelligence consulting. His client base has included a full range of private sector companies from small start-ups, to mid-size companies, to large system integrators and commercial businesses.

He serves on the advisory boards of a number of government, private sector and non-profit companies and organizations. In September 2012, he was named President of the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation, serving today as the Chairman of the Board. He also serves as an Outside Director on the Boards of three companies addressing the concern of foreign investment and control over elements of foreign owned companies providing products and services to classified U.S. Government clients. He remains a strong advocate in the area of cyber education and training, believing that the Nation’s future in the complex world of Cyberspace depends upon a corps of professionals who are well equipped to deal with a rapidly changing technology and threat environment.

Throughout his career, Mr. Schaeffer has been recognized for his vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence. He is known for his strategic thinking, ability to build cohesive teams, political savvy, technical competence, extensive network of cyber and intelligence professionals, and ability to communicate complex topics to any audience.