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George Barnes

Investor

President of Red Cell Partner's Cyber Practice; Partner at Red Cell Incubation

McLean, Virginia, United States

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About

George C. Barnes is President of Red Cell Partners' Cyber Practice and a Partner at the firm, where he leads new incubations focused on cybersecurity across commercial and government sectors and oversees the firm's cyber investment strategy. Before Red Cell, he served as Deputy Director of the U.S. National Security Agency from 2017 to 2023, acting as the agency's chief operating officer over a 36-year NSA career. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland.

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CybersecurityDefense Tech

Colleagues at Red Cell Incubation

Frequently asked questions

Who is George Barnes?
George C. Barnes is President of Red Cell Partners' Cyber Practice and a Partner at the firm, where he leads new incubations focused on cybersecurity across commercial and government sectors and oversees the firm's cyber investment strategy. Before Red Cell, he served as Deputy Director of the U.S. National Security Agency from 2017 to 2023, acting as the agency's chief operating officer over a 36-year NSA career. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland.
Where does George Barnes work?
George Barnes is President of Red Cell Partner's Cyber Practice; Partner at Red Cell Incubation.
What does George Barnes invest in?
George Barnes invests in Cybersecurity, Defense Tech.

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