Cyber Breach Response Starts with the Right Message

Trustom Cyber offers strategic communications and government affairs for the legal teams managing the crisis. Led by former leaders from the Office of the National Cyber Director and advisers to Fortune 500 CEOs.

  • 15+ Years in Federal Cyber Policy
  • 500 Fortune 500 Crisis Counsel
  • 3 National Offices
Who We Are

Trustom Cyber partners with leading breach response and corporate legal teams worldwide to prepare and execute emergency communications plans.

We operate at the intersection of strategic communications and government engagement — drawing on a national network of senior professionals to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional crises. Through our open talent platform, clients gain immediate access to executives with the precise expertise each moment demands.

Who We Are

Comprehensive Breach Response Services

From the first hour of an incident through long-term reputation recovery.

When a cyber incident hits, the legal, regulatory, and public dimensions move simultaneously. Trustom Cyber provides the strategic communications and government engagement capabilities that breach response legal teams need to manage every front at once.

  • Cyber Crisis Communications

    Incident messaging, media relations, rapid response, and executive spokesperson preparation; coordinated to protect your client from the first hour.

  • Government Affairs & Regulatory Engagement

    Coordination with federal, state, and international regulators, including legislative stakeholder communications and required disclosure support.

  • Executive & Board Advisory

    CEO and board-level counsel during active incidents — governance briefings, fiduciary risk alignment, and reputational exposure assessment.

  • Preparedness & Simulation

    Tabletop exercises, cross-functional crisis rehearsals, and communications playbook development before an incident occurs.

  • Reputation & Trust Management

    Brand risk analysis, stakeholder reassurance campaigns, and long-term narrative strategy to rebuild confidence after an incident.

  • Integrated Teaming

    We embed alongside legal counsel, cybersecurity firms, insurers, and internal teams; never in a silo.

  • 24/7 Availability

    Incident response support during every critical window, on your timeline.

  • Privilege-Aware Processes

    All communications are developed to support and protect legal strategy.

  • Senior-Level Attention

    Every engagement is led by experienced crisis and public affairs professionals. No hand-offs to junior staff.

How We Work

Built for the Way Legal Teams Operate

Every engagement is structured to protect privilege, maintain coordination, and deliver senior-level expertise from day one.

Senior Leaders. Trusted Advisors.

Our principals bring decades of experience across government, financial service, healthcare & higher education.

  • Paul Tencher
    Paul Tencher Founder
  • Barbara Cottam
    Barbara Cottam Financial Services & Higher Education Cyber Practices
  • Dan Meuse
    Dan Meuse Health Care Cyber Practice
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Latest News

  • Feb 19, 2026

    The Biggest Messaging Mistake Companies Make After a Cyber Attack

    The single biggest messaging mistake companies make after a cyber attack is waiting too long to take control of the narrative. Leaders often hesitate because they don't yet have all the facts.

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When a cyber incident demands immediate action, the right partner makes all the difference. Reach out to start a conversation with our team.

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