Shawn Thompson's and ITMG's insider risk experience is supported by independent research participation, an authoritative federal guide reference, industry recognition, published professional recommendations, and enterprise consulting results. This evidence index identifies the source, context, and verification path for each proof category and links to the complete supporting record.
| Category | Source Organization | Evidence Established | Status | Verification Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Research Participation | Forrester Research | Expert interview source and featured training provider across three major reports. | Published Reports | External Link Local Record |
| Federal Guide Citation | CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) | Shawn Thompson's strategic book cited as a core resource for program implementation. | Official Publication | External Link Local Record |
| Industry Recognition | Teramind | Shawn Thompson selected as one of the 15 "Insider Risk Visionaries You Must Follow". | Published Recognition | External Link Local Record |
| Professional Testimonials | 10 Named Industry Executives & Officials | Bona fide peer-verified expertise across Google, Cisco, FBI, NSA, and DOJ. | Published on LinkedIn | External Link Local Record |
| Enterprise Client Endorsements | Anonymized Fortune 50 / 100 / 500 Clients | Verified consulting delivery, operating structures, tech optimization, and IP protection. | Approved Client Quotes | External Link Local Record |
Forrester Research
Expert interview source and featured training provider across three major reports.
CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency)
Shawn Thompson's strategic book cited as a core resource for program implementation.
Teramind
Shawn Thompson selected as one of the 15 "Insider Risk Visionaries You Must Follow".
10 Named Industry Executives & Officials
Bona fide peer-verified expertise across Google, Cisco, FBI, NSA, and DOJ.
Anonymized Fortune 50 / 100 / 500 Clients
Verified consulting delivery, operating structures, tech optimization, and IP protection.
Shawn Thompson and ITMG participate regularly as expert sources and practitioner interviews in specialized Forrester analyst research on insider risk management, charter design, and technical governance standards.
Date: October 2023 | Publisher: Forrester
Shawn Thompson participated as an expert research source, interviewed by Forrester analysts to identify governance structures, program maturity checklists, and best practices for scaling insider risk divisions.
Date: December 2023 | Publisher: Forrester
Cited in the report's practitioner guidance as a highly specialized provider of insider threat management training curriculum and enterprise advisory services.
Date: March 2024 | Publisher: Forrester
Collaborated with lead analysts as an expert practitioner source to construct formal guidelines for defining risk team responsibilities, reporting paths, and enterprise charter scopes.
Forrester Reference Disclaimer: Forrester references identify research participation and published report context. They do not imply endorsement, certification, rating, or comparative evaluation of ITMG, RiskTKO, or Shawn Thompson unless Forrester expressly states otherwise.
This official federal guide citation serves as an independent reference to Shawn Thompson's published book. It is a factual document citation and should not be characterized as a government endorsement or certification.
Context: Under the specialized resource recommendations of the federal guide, Shawn Thompson's and Gabriel Friedlander's book is cited as an authoritative curriculum standard for initiating, developing, and implementing a modern enterprise insider threat capability.
"Shawn Thompson and Gabriel Friedlander’s 'Insider Threat Program: Your 90 Day Plan' (Book) is a guide for initiating, developing, and implementing an insider threat program"
— CISA Insider Threat Mitigation Guide, Publication Resources Index
What the citation establishes: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — as the operational lead for U.S. federal cybersecurity and the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security — includes Shawn M. Thompson's core written work as a key resource for national security and corporate enablement programs.
This recognition identifies industry influence published by Teramind.
Summary: Teramind included Shawn M. Thompson, Esq. in its published list, highlighting his unique hybrid expertise spanning cybersecurity, national security law, federal counterintelligence investigations, and major enterprise program development.
“one of the world’s foremost authorities on insider risk and national security... a pioneer who is shaping how we protect people and information alike.”
— Teramind Industry Publication
Each of the named recommenders listed below has published their formal professional recommendation on LinkedIn, verifying Shawn Thompson's advisory leadership, program construction, legal convergence, and training capabilities.
| Recommender | Organization / Role | Category | Summary | Jump To Profile Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jones | Deputy CISO Cisco | Former Nike, Dell | Enterprise Program Enablement | Recommends Shawn for navigating legal, HR, monitoring, and operational compliance. | Read Quote |
| Jim Henderson | CEO Insider Threat Defense Group, Inc. | Training and Practitioner Education Recommendation | Validates Shawn's training of hundreds of students from legal, risk, and technical scopes. | Read Quote |
| Shahzad Azad | Senior Technical Manager | Leadership and Practice Growth | Attests to Shawn's Google practice leadership, technical roadmap growth, and operational guidance. | Read Quote |
| Robert E. Anderson, Jr. | National Security Executive Board Director | Former FBI Executive | Executive Security & Threat Mitigation | Endorses Shawn as an aggressive, forward-thinking leader with deep federal program experience. | Read Quote |
| Jim Ammons | Advisor & Insider Threat Director Former Nike & TikTok Executive | NFL | FBI (Retired) | Trusted Investigative Advisory | Commends Shawn's wise leadership style and ability to simplify complex corporate risks. | Read Quote |
| Sean M. Walsh | Federal Prosecutor (Retired) NSA / FBI Executive | Legal, Privacy & Technical Convergence | Points to Shawn's unique ability to merge legal constraints, human psychology, and technical security. | Read Quote |
| Glen Kazerman | CEO Enterprise Security Software Firm | Domain Pioneer Recognition | Lauds Shawn as a true industry pioneer with a character of absolute integrity. | Read Quote |
| Gabriel Friedlander | Founder Wizer Security Awareness Training | Programmatic Best Practices | Identifies Shawn as a highly collaborative, methodological, and deeply practical developer of programs. | Read Quote |
| Adam Loomis | Manager of Security Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental | Asset and Personnel Protection | Stresses Shawn's exceptional ability to protect critical national assets, information, and people. | Read Quote |
| James Weston | Co-founder Forscie & The Insider Threat Matrix | PhishTool | Industry Standard Definition | Highlights Shawn as a premier shaping voice defining the next generation of insider risk. | Read Quote |
ITMG maintains rigorous privacy standards. Confidential corporate engagements are fully anonymized. The outcomes summarized below represent verified delivery and real executive quotations approved for publication.
Siloed stakeholders, lack of efficient collaboration, and decentralized insider risk structure.
Executive coaching, operating structure assessment, and stakeholder working sessions.
Established centralized executive steering committee and unified operating structure.
“ITMG provides us unmatched insider threat thought leadership and advisory services. They helped us bridge siloed stakeholders, establish a steering committee, and build a unified operating structure.”
Massive security tech stack not orchestrated for insider threat detection and risk management.
Conducted technical stack review, mapped alerts to indicators, and built a 30-60-90 day roadmap.
Significant cost savings by maximizing existing tech stack with zero new software purchases.
“Money well spent. Their roadmap gave us complete visibility of how we can use our existing tech stack to identify insider activity—with absolutely zero new tool purchases required.”
Lacked a formal, defensible insider risk program, creating exposure during a workforce transition.
Conducted capability assessment, briefed the C-suite, built the operating model, and staffed initial operations.
Delivered a resilient, operational program staffed by ITMG analysts that remained in place for four years.
“ITMG developed a robust, defensible insider threat program that allows us to protect our intellectual property while continuing to enable fast-paced engineering innovation.”