Profile
CDR Lars McCarter serves as Chief of Cyberspace Policy & Capabilities within the United States Coast Guard’s Office of Cyberspace Forces. In his role he develops cyber policy and technical capabilities for teams operating within the military, civilian critical infrastructure, and adversary networks.
Prior to his current roles he served as a Strategic Advisor and Deputy Branch Chief for the Threat Hunting Subdivision within the Cybersecurity Division of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where he was responsible for strategic planning and leading cyber-intelligence planning and analysis, adversary tactics trending, and malware analysis.
Before CISA, CDR McCarter served as Director - Network Operations & Security Center and Current Operations at Coast Guard Cyber Command. He was responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance, and defense of the Coast Guard’s information environment. Prior to leading the NOSC, CDR McCarter served as the Director of the Coast Guard’s Cybersecurity Operations Center.
Other recent tours of duty include Deputy Director - J6 & Chief Engineer of the White House Communications Agency, developing secure communications systems and leading advanced team missions for the President, and Chief of the Weapons & Tactics Section at United States Cyber Command Directorate of Operations (J3), responsible for development and operation of offensive cyber weapon systems.
CDR McCarter is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, and Cyber Leadership. He holds a variety of commercial and government information technology, cybersecurity and program management certifications.
Sessions