Justin Vallese Joins FTI Consulting's Cybersecurity Practice

• •Justin Vallese joins FTI Consulting from the FBI, enhancing their cybersecurity expertise.
• •He will assist clients in navigating significant cyber incidents and improving resilience.
• •Vallese's background includes managing a cyber threat intelligence-sharing program.

On October 28, 2026, FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Justin Vallese as a Managing Director in its Cybersecurity practice. Vallese brings over 20 years of experience from the FBI, where he specialized in cybercrime and national security matters. His role will focus on assisting clients in responding to significant cyber incidents and improving resilience against cyber threats. Vallese's expertise includes threat intelligence, digital forensics, and cyber attribution. He previously managed the FBI’s Cyberhood Watch initiative, which connected over 700 cybersecurity professionals. His appointment aims to enhance the firm's capabilities in interpreting technical evidence and advising organizations on cyber risk management. Vallese emphasized the need for organizations to understand the connection between technical evidence and business risk in today's evolving threat landscape.