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Leadership Built for Critical Operations.Experience that Protects. Leadership that Delivers.

Mithryl Systems is led by executives with deep operational, cybersecurity, engineering, and leadership experience across the world's most complex industrial and critical infrastructure environments.

We bring the right mix of strategic vision, technical depth, and real-world experience to help our customers Operate With Confidence.

Executive Leadership

Seasoned leaders with a shared commitment to operational resilience, cybersecurity excellence, and customer success.

Terry McCorkle
Chief Executive Officer
Terry is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience safeguarding public, corporate, and government sectors from cyber threats. A certified ethical hacker and former government ICS/OT team leader, he is also a renowned expert in ICS/OT incident response and preparedness training, driving innovation in cybersecurity defense strategies.
Kyle Hurst
Chief Technology Officer
Kyle spent 17 years at Amazon, where he helped multiple businesses solve complex problems and define industry standards. His deep understanding of disruptive technologies, technical architecture, and scalable solutions allows him to create cutting-edge solutions that meet the demands of today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Gary Mullen
Chief Marketing Officer
Gary is a results-driven global B2B marketing leader with a proven track record of increasing sales, revenue, and market share in the cybersecurity and technology sectors. He is known for developing and implementing go-to-market strategies that drive sustainable and forecastable growth.
Tim Burns
Vice President, Sales
Tim is an experienced sales leader with a focus on building a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability. His sales-driven approach ensures continuous improvement and alignment with performance targets.
Christian Weule
Director, Operational Technologies, Cyber Fusion & Strategy
Christian brings 30 years of cybersecurity experience across federal, military, and commercial environments, with a focus on threat hunting and industrial control systems. He leads the sophisticated adversary emulation engagements that show customers how their operations would withstand a real attack.
150+
Years of combined leadership experience
20+
Years average tenure in industrial environments
100+
Major OT and cybersecurity programs led
8
Industries served worldwide
24/7
Operational mindset, customer focused

Experience Across Disciplines

Our leadership team spans the full spectrum of operational and cybersecurity expertise.

Resources & Insights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes up the Mithryl Systems leadership team?

The Mithryl Systems leadership team brings together executives with decades of experience in Operational Technology (OT), cybersecurity, industrial control systems (ICS), engineering, executive leadership, incident response, governance, and operational resilience.

Our team combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational experience across critical infrastructure and industrial environments.

What experience does the Mithryl Systems leadership team bring?

Collectively, our leadership team has led cybersecurity programs, operational technology initiatives, engineering organizations, incident response engagements, governance programs, and strategic transformation efforts for organizations operating critical infrastructure.

This experience spans executive leadership, industrial operations, cybersecurity strategy, engineering, compliance, and operational resilience.

Why is OT leadership important?

Operational Technology environments require leadership that understands more than cybersecurity.

Decisions made during an OT cyber event can directly affect production, safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.

Effective OT leadership balances cybersecurity objectives with operational realities to help organizations reduce risk without disrupting critical operations.

What industries has the leadership team worked in?

Our leadership team has experience supporting organizations across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, including:

  • Electric Utilities
  • Renewable Energy
  • Oil and Gas
  • Manufacturing
  • Water and Wastewater
  • Transportation
  • Critical Infrastructure

While these industries represent significant experience, our expertise is based on operational environments rather than a single vertical market.

Can customers work directly with the Mithryl Systems leadership team?

Yes.

Our leadership team remains actively involved in customer engagements, strategic planning, executive briefings, major incident response, cybersecurity program development, and operational resilience initiatives.

We believe executive accessibility leads to better customer outcomes.

How does executive leadership support customer engagements?

Depending on the engagement, leadership may provide:

  • Executive strategy sessions
  • OT cybersecurity guidance
  • Incident response leadership
  • Governance recommendations
  • Board-level communication
  • Executive reporting
  • Program oversight
  • Cyber Fusion strategy development

This ensures customers benefit from both strategic vision and practical operational experience.

Are Mithryl Systems leaders practitioners or consultants?

Our executives are practitioners first.

Their experience comes from designing, operating, securing, investigating, and leading real-world operational environments rather than providing advice from the sidelines.

This practical experience shapes every recommendation we make.

What makes the Mithryl Systems leadership team different?

Our leadership combines expertise across cybersecurity, industrial operations, engineering, executive governance, and operational resilience.

Unlike organizations focused exclusively on IT security, we understand how cybersecurity decisions affect production, safety, engineering, and business operations.

This operational perspective is central to everything we do.

What role does leadership play in OT Managed Detection and Response?

Executive leadership helps define the methodologies, governance, operational processes, and strategic direction behind Mithryl Systems OT Managed Detection and Response.

While our analysts monitor environments around the clock, our leadership team continuously improves the operational model that supports customer success.

Does the leadership team participate in incident response?

Yes.

For significant incidents, members of the leadership team may provide executive guidance, strategic decision support, customer communication, operational risk assessment, and coordination alongside our incident response specialists.

This ensures executive decisions are informed by experienced operational leaders.

How does the leadership team support Operational Intelligence?

Operational Intelligence is built on more than technology.

Our leadership team combines cybersecurity expertise, engineering knowledge, operational experience, governance, and business leadership to help organizations transform data into informed operational decisions.

This human expertise is a defining part of the Mithryl Systems approach.

Does Mithryl Systems leadership contribute to industry research?

Yes.

Our executives regularly contribute through:

  • Executive Guides
  • White Papers
  • Industry Reports
  • Podcasts
  • Conference presentations
  • Technical articles
  • Strategic advisory content

Sharing knowledge helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity and operational resilience across the industry.

How does leadership stay current on OT cybersecurity?

Our leadership team continuously monitors:

  • Emerging industrial cyber threats
  • OT attack techniques
  • Regulatory developments
  • Technology innovation
  • Lessons learned from customer engagements
  • Changes in industrial operations

These insights are incorporated into our services, methodologies, and customer recommendations.

What certifications or technical backgrounds does the leadership team have?

The leadership team brings extensive experience across cybersecurity, industrial control systems, executive leadership, engineering, incident response, operational resilience, governance, and technology strategy.

Individual certifications and technical credentials are included within each executive's leadership profile.

What is the leadership philosophy at Mithryl Systems?

Our leadership philosophy is centered on one belief:

Technology should improve decisions, not replace them.

We believe operational resilience is achieved by combining technology with experienced human judgment, operational understanding, and executive leadership.

This philosophy shapes every service and engagement we deliver.

How do I connect with the Mithryl Systems leadership team?

Visitors can learn more about individual leaders through their executive profiles, explore leadership-authored resources, or schedule a strategy session to discuss operational challenges with a Mithryl Systems expert.

Why does leadership matter in OT cybersecurity?

Unlike traditional enterprise cybersecurity, Operational Technology environments affect physical processes, production, public safety, and critical infrastructure. Leadership decisions during an OT cyber event can influence operational continuity, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and organizational reputation. Experienced leadership helps organizations make informed decisions that balance cybersecurity with operational priorities.

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