Homeland Security and Government Affairs Expert Michael Balboni Joins Cardinal Point Strategies

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Point Strategies, (www.cardinalpointstrategies.com), the leading provider of strategic security solutions, risk management strategies and business development consulting services to governments, corporations and non-profits, today announced that Michael A. L. Balboni will serve as head of its Government Solutions practice. Michael previously served as a principal at Navigators Global.

"Mike is a seasoned expert who understands all aspects of our business," said President and CEO Paul Goldenberg. "No one is better positioned to advise governments and those who work with them on the complex security issues they confront. Mike combines the smarts of a veteran consultant with the policy know-how of a long time public servant. We look forward to bringing his expertise to bear for our government and corporate clients, in the US and abroad."

Balboni added, "I am incredibly enthusiastic about joining the Cardinal Point team and am eager to help them build on their tremendous record of combating extremism, building information sharing networks and providing actionable guidance on matters of data protection and physical security. I am particularly looking forward to advising my partners in local and state governments across the country as they seek to keep their communities safe."

Michael Balboni served five terms in the New York State Senate where he represented the 7th District which is comprised of parts of Nassau County, Long Island. In the Senate he was named Chair of the Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. He stepped down at the end of 2006 when he was appointed New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety – a cabinet level position. In this role, Mike was the Senior Homeland Security and Law Enforcement official for the State of New York.  The Public Safety Directorate is comprised of thirteen state agencies including the Office of Homeland Security, Division of State Police, Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the State Emergency Management Office. He served as security chair for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, where he assisted and advised on security for the rebuilding of the World Trade Center. He served as the nuclear notification officer in the Governor's office, was appointed as an adviser to President Obama's homeland security transition team and regularly speaks on topics of safety, security and the role of governments.

Cardinal Point Strategies, Inc., is a 21st century thought leadership consortium specializing in global intelligence and management consulting, homeland security and global risks solutions, organizational development and training, and international governance and civic affairs. CPS's subsidiaries are dedicated to real-time information processing, terrorism risk assessment, and establishing safety-oriented protocols for its clients. The CPS heritage of integrating Human Rights dynamics with the core expertise expected of a world class consulting organization is a unique and unparalleled dynamic.

Their executives have forged significant relationships with leading law enforcement and intelligence services around the world, enabling them to mobilize resources that are otherwise unavailable to the community at large.  Principal members of the CPS team, who have been at the forefront of developing and managing ground-breaking homeland security projects and solutions, include some of the nation's foremost experts in legislative affairs, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness, community affairs, and international relations with distinguished service as former county government, federal government, private enterprise, and public safety executives.

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