Peraton Names Christy Wilder CSO

Peraton has appointed Christy Wilder as chief security officer to lead the company’s strategies for risk management, incident response and enterprise safety.

“Peraton is emerging as a leading-edge technology company that continues to do exceptional work for its customers,” Wilder said. “I am proud to be part of this team and advance its missions of consequence.”

Wilder served as an advisor to Peraton’s Defense Mission and Health Solutions Sector, helping shape strategies to bolster national security services.

Wilder’s leadership across public and private sectors, along with her strategic work as a Peraton advisor, makes her a strong fit for the role, said Rebecca McHale, Peraton chief human resources officer.

“We are confident that her deep expertise in security, combined with her vision for the future, will continue to strengthen Peraton’s commitment to safeguarding our organization, partners, and customers,” she added. “We look forward to the incredible impact she will have on our team.”

Before joining Peraton, Wilder founded Wilder and Associates, advising security executives across industries. She held senior roles including CSO at Maxar Technologies, vice president at Leidos, deputy director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, chief of staff and deputy director of the National Background Investigations Bureau, and principal advisor to the Director of National Intelligence.

Wilder has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in general and theoretical psychology from Appalachian State University.