Arkem Cyber launches cybercrime intelligence advisory firm

Arkem Cyber has launched in Reston, Virginia, with a specialized practice aimed at helping executives and security leaders understand cybercriminal adversaries and make better decisions during high-stakes incidents. The founder-led firm will pair advisory work with original research, executive briefings, and tabletop support for ransomware and other cybercrime threats.

Why it matters: - Cybercrime incidents now demand business decisions as much as technical response. - Arkem Cyber is targeting leaders who need clearer intelligence on adversaries, risk, and next steps when information is incomplete. - The firm is designed to help organizations move beyond high-volume reporting and focus on actionable context.

What happened: - Arkem Cyber announced its official launch on July 29, 2026. - The boutique firm is based in Reston, Virginia. - Founder and principal researcher Jon DiMaggio is leading the practice. - The company is focused on cybercrime intelligence advisory, executive decision support, education, and original research.

The details: - Arkem Cyber’s services include strategic cybercrime intelligence advisory. - The firm will provide custom threat actor and criminal ecosystem research. - Arkem Cyber will deliver executive and board briefings. - The practice will support decisions during active or developing cybercrime situations. - Arkem Cyber will offer research and thought-leadership partnerships. - The firm will help run cybercrime exercises and tabletop advisory sessions. - Arkem Cyber will provide custom executive education and workshops. - The firm will work alongside incident response, legal, forensic, and negotiation teams rather than replacing them. - Arkem Cyber will add adversary context, intelligence interpretation, and executive-level decision support during high-pressure events. - DiMaggio brings more than 20 years of intelligence and cybercrime experience. - His background includes work as a U.S. Army intelligence professional and NSA analyst. - His experience also includes research on ransomware actors and criminal ecosystems, contributions to major cybercrime investigations, and talks at RSA Conference, Black Hat, DEF CON, and SANS events. - DiMaggio’s research has been featured by CBS’s 60 Minutes. - Arkem Cyber will produce original research on ransomware actors, criminal organizations, campaigns, infrastructure, and broader changes across the cybercrime ecosystem. - Organizations can learn more at arkemcyber.com. - Interested organizations can also contact marketing@arkemcyber.com. - Arkem Cyber has a LinkedIn presence at Arkem Cyber on LinkedIn.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a growing market for intelligence-led advisory services that translate cyber threat data into executive choices. - The firm’s positioning suggests demand for help in situations where technical teams, outside counsel, and negotiators need a shared view of the adversary. - DiMaggio’s research-heavy background is central to the brand and likely meant to differentiate the firm from standard security consulting.

What's next: - Arkem Cyber will start client advisory engagements tied to strategic intelligence, executive briefings, and decision support. - The firm plans to release original research as part of its broader market presence. - Organizations facing ransomware or other cybercrime risks can engage Arkem Cyber for advisory work and research partnerships.