Symmatrics Appoints Former CIA Leader to Strategic Advisory Board

TYSONS, Va., Oct. 22, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Symmatrics, a cybersecurity company pioneering one-time pad encryption at internet scale, has appointed Andrew Hallman to its Strategic Advisory Board. Hallman brings decades of national security leadership to the company, which is working to secure the AI and quantum future.

Hallman, a veteran intelligence executive, previously served as the Principal Executive, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, performing the duties of Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he helped oversee the U.S. Intelligence Community and served as a principal adviser to the President on intelligence issues. From 2015 to 2019, Hallman stood up and led one of the Central Intelligence Agency's newest directorates, serving as the Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation.

Symmatrics is pioneering a new model for cybersecurity built around One-Time Pad Symmetric Key (OTPSK) encryption, delivering AI-resistant and quantum-secure protection designed to safeguard data in motion and at rest. Leveraging patented technologies and Continuously Expiring Trust™, the company is helping organizations prepare for today's AI-driven attacks and tomorrow's post-quantum security challenges. The company serves organizations across national security, defense, financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and other high-risk industries.

The appointment of Hallman to the Strategic Advisory Board underscores Symmatrics' commitment to addressing the evolving cybersecurity landscape. With the increasing reliance on AI and the looming threat of quantum computing, Hallman's expertise will be crucial in guiding the company's strategies and innovations.

Hallman's background in leading critical intelligence and security initiatives will provide Symmatrics with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. His experience in overseeing the U.S. Intelligence Community and advising the President on intelligence issues will be particularly relevant as the company works to develop technologies that can withstand the sophisticated cyber threats of the future.

By bringing Hallman on board, Symmatrics aims to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. The company's focus on one-time pad encryption and its commitment to developing quantum-secure solutions positions it as a leader in the industry, ready to meet the challenges posed by AI and quantum computing.