Michael R. Centrella

ICIT

Fellow

Michael R. Centrella is an ICIT Fellow and a nationally recognized security executive and former senior federal law enforcement leader with more than 26 years of experience protecting national leaders, critical infrastructure, and financial systems from complex cyber and transnational threats. He most recently served as Assistant Director of the U.S. Secret Service’s Office of Field Operations, leading the agency’s largest operational directorate with more than 3,000 personnel across 162 global offices.

Following his federal service, Mr. Centrella joined SecurityScorecard as Head of Public Policy, where he works at the intersection of cybersecurity, government affairs, and business strategy to strengthen public-private partnerships and enhance resilience across government and critical infrastructure ecosystems.

Armed military personnel stand in front of the Iranian flag

Government security

Iran and the expanding cyber front: What government leaders need to know

Michael R. CentrellaMarch 16, 2026

Here's how Iranian cyber operations target infrastructure, governments, and supply chains — and how public sector leaders can reduce risk.