SideChannel Announces New Board of Directors Appointments and Re-Election of Chairwoman

WORCESTER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 21, 2024 / SideChannel, Inc. (OTCQB:SDCH) ("SideChannel" or the "Company"), a leading provider of cybersecurity services and technology to emerging and middle market companies, is delighted to announce the appointment of two esteemed professionals, General (Retired) Robert Brown, and Mr. James Hansen, to its Board of Directors. The Company also announces the addition of Mr. Nick Hnatiw, the company's Chief Technology Officer, to the Board, and the re-election of Deborah MacConnel as Chairwoman of the Board. These strategic appointments and re-election underscore SideChannel's dedication to leadership excellence and innovation in addressing cybersecurity challenges.

General (Retired) Robert Brown brings a wealth of leadership and national security experience to the board. His distinguished military career, culminating as a four-star general and his final command of the United States Army Pacific, highlights his exemplary commitment to service and strategic acumen. General Brown's involvement with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) as Chief Executive Officer and his recent appointment as the Chairman of the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Board further highlight his dedication to supporting military communities and enhancing national security.

Mr. James Hansen joins the board with an impressive background in the cybersecurity sector. His recent role as CEO of a leading cybersecurity software company, coupled with his tenure as President and COO at Swimlane and COFENSE, underscores his deep understanding of the cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today. Mr. Hansen's experience as a co-founder and COO of Mandiant (now part of Google "GOOG") demonstrates his expertise in managing high-stakes cyber incidents and his commitment to advancing cybersecurity resilience.

Mr. Nick Hnatiw, who has served as SideChannel's Chief Technology Officer since November 2020, joins the Board with over 15 years of experience in creating cutting-edge software technologies. His leadership in developing security solutions and his prior roles supporting U.S. Cyber Command and Intelligence Agencies solidify his expertise in cybersecurity and technology innovation.

Deborah MacConnel has been re-elected as Chairwoman of the Board, continuing her leadership role in steering the strategic direction of SideChannel. Her re-election reflects the board's confidence in her leadership and her significant contributions to the company's success.