Graham Brookie Leads Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab
The Atlantic Council recently appointed Graham Brookie as Director of its Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab). With his extensive experience in international relations and technology-related fields, he is well-positioned to lead this important initiative into its next phase of growth and development
Dec. 30, 2022 1:18PM
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The Atlantic Council, a NATO think-tank with seven living CIA directors as members, recently announced the appointment of Graham Brookie as the leader of its Digital Forensic Research Lab. Brookie is an experienced political figure who has previously served on the Obama White House National Security Council. Brookie is a highly qualified individual for this role. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and has worked at the intersection of technology and national security for more than ten years. His experience includes positions at the U.S. Department of State, Google Ideas, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) was established in 2015 to combat disinformation campaigns by researching digital media evidence and providing analysis to inform policy decisions and public discourse on global events. The lab focuses on areas such as election security, human rights abuses, cyber threats, and foreign interference operations. In his new role as Director of DFRLab, Brookie will lead a team of experts in researching digital media evidence to provide accurate information about current events around the world. He will also be responsible for developing partnerships with other organizations to expand DFRLab’s reach and impact globally. Speaking about his new role at DFRLab, Brookie said: “I am excited to join this talented team that is dedicated to using digital forensic research techniques to help inform policy decisions related to national security issues around the world." He added that he looks forward "to building upon DFRLab’s already impressive work in combating disinformation campaigns." The appointment of Graham Brookie as Director of DFRLab marks an important milestone for both him personally and for The Atlantic Council more broadly. With his extensive experience in international relations and technology-related fields, he is well-positioned to lead this important initiative into its next phase of growth and development.