RTX Cybersecurity and Intelligence Division Becomes Independent Entity: Meet the Experienced Leadership Team at Nightwing

In recent news, the cybersecurity and intelligence division formerly owned by RTX has become a standalone business known as Nightwing. This move signifies a new chapter for the division, following a $1.3 billion deal that has allowed it to separate from its corporate parent. Despite its roots in RTX, Nightwing is now an independent entity and is not affiliated with the defense contractor.

The identity of the buyer has not been disclosed, but reports suggest that private equity firm Blackstone may be involved. The leadership team at Nightwing consists of former RTX employees, including John DeSimone, Steve Worley, Timothy Zentz, Jon Check, Lori Scherer, and Ron McDermott. With a combined 40 years of experience, the team emphasizes their expertise and independence from their previous corporate parent.

Nightwing positions itself as a seasoned player in the industry, highlighting its transition to independence after decades of operation within a larger organization. RTX remains a major player in the defense sector, ranking as the second-largest defense contractor globally based on revenue. With substantial earnings in defense-related sectors in recent years, RTX continues to solidify its position in the market.

The creation of Nightwing represents a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape. As technology advances and threats become more complex, companies need to have dedicated cybersecurity teams that can stay ahead of evolving threats and provide top-notch services to their clients. With its expertise and independence from its former parent company, Nightwing is well positioned to meet these demands.

Nightwing’s leadership team brings together some of the most experienced professionals in the industry. John DeSimone was previously CEO of RTX’s cybersecurity unit and has over 25 years of experience in information security. Steve Worley was also part of RTX’s cybersecurity unit and has over 20 years of experience in offensive security operations.

Timothy Zentz was responsible for developing some of RTX’s most advanced threat detection technologies and brings his technical expertise to Nightwing’s product development team. Jon Check was previously CTO at RTX’s cybersecurity unit and has over 20 years of experience in software development.

Lori Scherer was responsible for managing some of RTX’s largest contracts during her time at the company and brings her project management skills to Nightwing’s client relationship management team.

Finally, Ron McDermott was previously CFO at RTX’s cybersecurity unit and brings his financial expertise to Nightwing’s finance team.

With this talented leadership team in place