ThreatGEN

About ThreatGEN

AI-Powered Cybersecurity Training & Tabletop Exercises

Leadership

Built by people who've done the work.

Aaron Shbeeb

Aaron Shbeeb

Founder, Chief Software Architect

Aaron brings over 20 years of software engineering expertise to ThreatGEN, with a unique blend of video game development and cybersecurity knowledge.

  • Co-creator of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue
  • Co-author of "Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems"
  • 15+ years in cybersecurity and secure programming

Aaron combines his passion for gamification with deep cybersecurity expertise. His work focuses on developing training solutions that bridge engagement with the critical-skills outcomes operators actually need.

Clint Bodungen

Clint Bodungen

Founder, CEO & Chairman

A trailblazer in industrial cybersecurity, Clint brings over 25 years of expertise to his role as ThreatGEN's founder. His innovative approach to cybersecurity education through gamification is reshaping the industry.

  • Lead author of "Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems"
  • Co-creator of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, creator of AutoTableTop™
  • U.S. Air Force veteran
  • ICS / OT cybersecurity specialist since 2003

Clint's experience includes collaborations with global energy operators and tenures at leading cybersecurity firms — Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, Industrial Defender. He's authored numerous technical papers and training courses on ICS/OT vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and risk management. His mission is to cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through innovative gamification.

Grzegorz "Greg" Piekarski

Grzegorz "Greg" Piekarski

QA Specialist & Application Support

Greg leads Quality Assurance and IT support at ThreatGEN, and has played ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue and AutoTableTop™ more than anyone else. He provides all Discord-based feedback and support — the human face of our community.

Robert C. Rhodes

Robert C. Rhodes

CFO & Director of Business Development

Robert is Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Development for ThreatGEN, bringing over 25 years of experience in information technology.

Robert currently leads merchant banking organization DSV Consulting LLC, helping emerging businesses structure and achieve growth since 2005. He previously founded, grew, and took public a custom software development company, Systems Evolution Incorporated (1993–2007).

Board of directors

Operators, investors, advisors.

gary-leibowitz

gary-leibowitz

Board Member

jeff-whitney

jeff-whitney

Board Member