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Quentin E. Hodgson is a Senior International/Defense Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He specializes in cybersecurity, military strategy, critical infrastructure protection, and homeland security. His work spans defense policy reforms, cyber operations, and climate change impacts on national security. Formerly at the Department of Defense (2001-2014), he led efforts shaping the National Defense Strategy under Robert Gates and directed Cyber Plans, Operations, and Programs. He transitioned to MITRE Corporation before joining RAND in 2017, focusing on strategic planning for DHS and State Department initiatives.
Education:
- M.A. in International Relations, Johns Hopkins SAIS
- M.Sc. in National Resource Management, Industrial College of the Armed Forces
- Fulbright Scholar, University of Potsdam, Germany
Research Focus: Hodgson’s expertise bridges cybersecurity, military doctrine, and policy analysis. His recent work addresses climate change threats to critical functions, election security, and space mission assurance. He advocates for adaptive strategies to counter revisionist states in cyberspace while improving U.S. defense innovation ecosystems.
Key Contributions:
- Co-author of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review reforms
- Developed frameworks for non-kinetic capability integration
- Guided CISA’s cyber acquisition process improvements
Grants & Awards: Though no named awards are listed, his leadership roles and influential publications reflect sustained recognition in defense and cybersecurity policy circles.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with RAND’s Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) and contributes to multi-agency projects for NATO, the Space Force, and U.S. military branches.
