With roots tracing back more than a century to Bell Labs, Peraton Labs is known for its decades of pioneering work in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and national security technologies. Today, the Peraton Labs team of world-class scientists, engineers, researchers, and technologists serve as the company’s engine for technology development and innovation.

“Steve’s deep technical expertise across cyber, telecommunications, and electronic warfare, combined with his track record of translating cutting-edge R&D into real-world capabilities makes him the right leader to take Peraton Labs to the next level,” said Todd Borkey, chief technology officer. “His experience working at the intersection of government and industry will be a tremendous asset as we continue to advance Peraton’s technology vision across the entire business portfolio and deliver differentiated, cutting-edge solutions for our customers.”

With 30 years of experience, Kropac is a recognized expert in telecommunications, cyber operations, electronic warfare, C5-ISRT capabilities, cloud computing, and 4G/5G networks. He brings a proven record of building and scaling high-performing technology organizations, developing novel R&D programs, and delivering mission-critical solutions for the nation’s most demanding customers. He will also support the growing demand for and deployment of Peraton’s proven agentic AI technology.

Most recently, Kropac served as chief technology officer and head of the technology solutions division at Chesapeake Technology International (CTI), a Parsons Company. Prior to CTI, he served as vice president and lead technologist for cyber operations research and engineering at CACI, where he led staff across six states and was responsible for more than 40 programs.

“I am honored to join Peraton and contribute to the company’s mission of leveraging unparalleled tools and technology to address our nation’s most critical national security challenges,” said Kropac. “I look forward to working with this talented team to push the boundaries of what is possible and ensure our customers have the advanced capabilities they need.”

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From real-time media monitoring to influence campaign planning, Peraton IRIS supports the full analytical lifecycle — transforming multi-source data into clear, actionable intelligence at the speed operations demand.

“Peraton has long understood that the information environment is not a secondary theater: it is a primary one. Peraton IRIS represents the convergence of artificial intelligence and real-time data integration,” said Tom Afferton, president of Peraton’s Cyber and Intelligence Sector. “Combined with deep operational expertise, Peraton IRIS is a single platform that empowers our analysts, planners, graphics illustrators, researchers, and most importantly, operators, to stay ahead of adversary narratives, counter their messaging at scale, and support mission success across every domain. In an era of cognitive warfare, speed and clarity of understanding are decisive advantages, and Peraton IRIS delivers both.”

As adversaries increasingly weaponize information to erode public trust, manipulate perceptions, and undermine democratic institutions, Peraton IRIS equips operators and mission planners with the tools needed to detect, understand, and counter these threats at machine speed. The platform brings together continuously updated data sources into a single, intuitive interface that supports real-time decision-making across the full spectrum of information operations, according to the company.

Peraton IRIS orchestrates five of the nation’s most powerful AI models — and layers on top of them the mission data, domain context, and analytical workflows that turn raw AI capability into actionable national security intelligence. Peraton IRIS is vendor-agnostic, data agnostic, and contract-agnostic. The LLMs are powerful engines. Peraton IRIS is the vehicle — with the mission map, the fuel, and the driver already built in.

Peraton IRIS is designed around the realities of today’s information environment, where cognitive warfare —the deliberate targeting of human perception, belief systems, and decision-making—has emerged as one of the most consequential domains of modern conflict. Nation-state adversaries and non-state actors alike are deploying sophisticated influence campaigns, disinformation networks, and narrative manipulation strategies to achieve strategic objectives without firing a single shot.

Peraton IRIS addresses this challenge by providing advanced semantic search, natural language querying, sentiment trend analysis, and AI-assisted narrative tracking — enabling teams to identify influence operations in near real-time, map adversary messaging strategies, and develop data-driven counter-narratives. The platform’s cognitive warfare module supports Psychological Operations (PSYOP) and Information Operations (IO) planning and target audience analysis, giving commanders and planners an unprecedented edge in the battle for the information domain, the company said.

“What Peraton IRIS does is fundamentally change the relationship between the user and the data. Instead of spending hours aggregating information from disparate sources, operators can now ask complex, multi-layered questions in natural language and receive synthesized, citation-backed answers in seconds,” said Cliff Bean, senior director of cognitive warfare. “That shift — from data management to genuine insight generation — is what makes Peraton IRIS a force multiplier for every mission it supports.”

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The CMMC framework, developed by the Department of War (DoW), establishes rigorous cybersecurity standards for sensitive information across the nation’s defense industrial base. By earning this certification, Peraton demonstrates its ability to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) and federal contract information with (enhanced or required) security measures.

“Peraton has long demonstrated the advanced technologies, workforce expertise, and proven safeguards to protect our nation’s most sensitive data and information,” said Peraton Chairman and CEO Steve Schorer. “This CMMC achievement reinforces our commitment to the Department of War and solidifies Peraton as a trusted partner in support of national security operations, critical missions, and defense priorities.”

“Achieving Final CMMC Level 2 status reflects the strength of Peraton’s cybersecurity program and the dedication of our team,” said Peraton Chief Information Officer Tom Terjesen. “This milestone validates Peraton’s rigorous security architecture, operational discipline, and commitment to protecting the critical data our customers rely on every day.”

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Genter will oversee operations and execution in support of Peraton’s strategic priorities, with an emphasis on driving operational excellence and continued scalable growth. Reporting directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Schorer, he will work closely with the leadership team to strengthen the company’s portfolio of mission-focused capabilities and advance talent and development across the organization.

“Bob is a transformational leader with deep expertise in the defense and federal markets,” said Schorer. “His exceptional abilities to build high-performance teams, drive growth, and execute complex integrations make him the ideal president and COO for Peraton, and an example of our investment in top talent to shape the future of the company.”

“Peraton has a strong foundation of impressive capabilities, proven delivery models, and customer trust,” said Genter. “I’m excited to continue building an exceptional leadership team, driving consistency in execution for our customers and across the enterprise, and leading Peraton to the next level of performance.”

Genter joins Peraton with more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in technology and IT services across the defense and civilian sectors. He has a respected and established track record of operational excellence, top- and bottom-line growth, and large-scale organizational transformation.

Most recently, he served as president of the Defense and Civilian Sector at SAIC, overseeing a $4.8 billion portfolio and approximately 16,000 employees worldwide. During his tenure, he secured record contract wins, including a $1.3 billion award for the Treasury’s T-Cloud transformation and the Army Corps of Engineers Revolutionary Information Technology Services (RITS) program. He also led the successful acquisition and integration of Unisys Federal and Halfaker, valued at nearly $1.5 billion, combined.

Prior to SAIC, Genter held senior leadership positions at CGI and American Management Systems spanning P&L management, IT outsourcing, software development, and finance.

Genter holds an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business and completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has been recognized as a Fed100 honoree and Wash100 recipient for his contributions to the federal technology sector.

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“We look forward to providing solutions that ensure spectrum dominance and enable warfighters to win every spectrum contest,” said Todd Borkey, chief technology officer, Peraton. “Leveraging expertise in AI, autonomous real-time systems, and 5G/Next G technology, we will deliver spectrum sharing and coexistence capability that is efficient, secure, and meets demanding needs for resilience, survivability, and low-latency.”

Called COALESCE, for Course-of-Action (COA) Outcome Appraisal Leveraging EMBRSS Security Capability Enhancements, the Labs’ spectrum sharing solution provides unprecedented situational awareness and autonomous planning at speed-of-mission. It enables secure coexistence of federal and commercial wireless users in accordance with the Emerging Midband Radar Spectrum Sharing (EMBRSS) report for spectrum bands critical for U.S. military radar systems.

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This collaboration redefines how enterprises and government organizations safeguard their operations, data, and networks at scale, the company said. By combining Peraton’s hybrid multicloud capabilities with Zscaler’s cutting-edge security framework, the expanded partnership provides an integrated approach to network transformation, Zero Trust adoption, and digital modernization.

“At Peraton, our mission is to protect and enable the nation’s most critical operations. Partnering with Zscaler allows us to bring together our hybrid multicloud expertise with their proven Zero Trust architecture to protect vital systems while empowering faster innovation and operational efficiency,” said Todd Borkey, chief technology officer, Peraton. “Our collaboration with Zscaler is about securing every layer of the enterprise – from the tactical edge to the cloud – so our customers can operate with confidence and resilience in any environment.”

Peraton’s hybrid multicloud solution empowers customers with a flexible, composable framework that supports modern architectural estates composed of private cloud/on-premises, public cloud, hybrid cloud, multicloud, and edge platforms. Its comprehensive suite of capabilities, including modular enterprise security, adaptable governance, intelligent automation, and innovative FinOps, enables organizations to accelerate their cloud journeys while maintaining control and compliance.

Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform complements Peraton’s solution by reimagining traditional network and security models. Acting as a secure, cloud-based switchboard, the security framework connects users and devices to applications, rather than to a network, based on identity and context. This approach eliminates legacy network dependencies, improves user experience, and lowers total cost of ownership with a cloud-native solution, all while delivering superior security and operational agility.

“Zscaler is proud to partner with Peraton to help secure the nation’s most critical missions. By combining Zscaler’s cloud-delivered security with Peraton’s hybrid multicloud and enterprise IT capabilities, we’re giving government and enterprise customers the ability to securely connect users, devices, and workloads—anywhere, on any network—while reducing cost and complexity,” said Drew Schnabel, GVP and GM, Zscaler U.S. Government Solutions.

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“This work is about enabling mission readiness, protecting national security, and delivering resilient, real-time cyber capabilities to the warfighter,” said Tom Afferton, president, cyber mission sector, Peraton. “We are honored to support NETCOM and the Global Cyber Center as they protect the Army’s digital frontlines.”

The GCC serves as the Army’s premier cyber operations and security hub under the operational and administrative control of NETCOM. The GCC operates 24/7 and coordinates with the activities of Regional Cyber Centers, enabling global mission command and defending networks across the Army enterprise.

Under this contract, Peraton will consolidate and streamline defensive cyber operations in support of the GCC’s mission. This includes operating and securing the Army’s NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments, sustaining enterprise-level infrastructure, and supporting software, hardware, applications, tools, and systems across the DoDIN. The contract also encompasses support for key nodes such as the GCC Point of Presence (PoP) for Southwest Asia and future global mission expansion, including potential surges in support for emerging operational requirements.

As part of the mission, Peraton will provide personnel and comprehensive services to manage and operate the Army’s Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) systems helping to secure and run one of the largest, most complex IT networks in the world. This work spans hundreds of thousands of users and systems, including maintaining both classified and unclassified networks (SIPRNet and NIPRNet), managing software, hardware, data, applications, tools, and systems across the enterprise networks.

Peraton brings more than a decade of direct experience supporting Army cyberspace initiatives and has partnered with Army cyber stakeholders, including NETCOM and ARCYBER, since 2012.

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“David’s record of strategic leadership and operational excellence across the defense and intelligence communities will bring tremendous value to Peraton as we continue to advance our mission of integration, innovation, and performance,” said Steve Schorer, chairman, president, and CEO, Peraton. “He understands how to drive transformation in complex organizations and how to strengthen public-private collaboration, which is exactly the insight we need as Peraton evolves for the next phase of growth.”

Cattler’s career highlights include:

• Senior leader in the United States’ Intelligence Community, including service as chairman of the National Intelligence Management Council, manager of National Intelligence for the Near East, and principal deputy officer of National Intelligence for Military Issues
• Former NATO assistant secretary general for Intelligence and Security
• U.S. Navy veteran, beginning his career as a surface warfare officer serving in the Pacific then later ashore with naval intelligence

Following 9/11, he returned to public service with naval intelligence and was rapidly promoted to the Senior Executive Service in 2007. Over the next decade, he held senior analytical and mission management roles, spearheading military and Near East issues for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He subsequently served as NATO’s assistant secretary general for Intelligence and Security, leading the Alliance’s intelligence and security enterprise. Most recently, as director of DCSA, he oversaw a $3.2 billion enterprise responsible for safeguarding the U.S. government’s trusted workforce and industrial base. During his tenure, DCSA achieved significant operational and performance improvements, including modernization of its background investigation mission, advancements in insider-threat detection and risk management, and strengthened collaboration across government and industry.

“I’m honored to join Peraton’s Advisory Board and contribute to the company’s mission of advancing innovation and supporting the nation’s most critical operations,” said Cattler. “It is a privilege to serve alongside such a distinguished group of leaders dedicated to strengthening national security.”

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“Winning this award required a whole-of-enterprise approach, pulling strengths from across our workforce made up of more than 18,000 employees. This work underscores the trust the Air Force has placed in Peraton to deliver innovative and resilient solutions for mission-critical cyber operations,” said Tom Afferton, president, cyber mission sector, Peraton. “Our team of experts will help strengthen the infrastructure and tools required to defend national security interests in an increasingly complex cyberspace domain.”

Under this award, Peraton will design, integrate, and prototype advanced cyber infrastructure solutions that enhance the Air Force’s ability to rapidly field interoperable and secure cyber capabilities. This includes systems engineering, network and infrastructure support, and cyber mission-enabled technologies that ensure operators are equipped to address dynamic mission requirements.

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According to the company, IRIS fundamentally transforms and modernizes end-to-end information operations research to achieve rapid, high-quality information advantage in the information environment. By combining advanced AI/ML with real-time analytics, IRIS empowers military information support operations, public affairs, strategic communications, and all aspects of information operations planning and assessment. With IRIS, operators can ingest vast amounts of information, detect emerging narratives, and deliver actionable insights faster than ever before.

“Earning ‘Awardable’ status for IRIS is an important milestone in our partnership with the Department of Defense,” said Sam Houston, vice president of cognitive warfare at Peraton. “IRIS gives the DoD the ability to stay ahead in the information environment by rapidly ingesting, analyzing, and operationalizing data at scale. This designation makes it faster and easier for our warfighters and decision-makers to leverage IRIS in support of critical missions.”

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