ALTEN

Talan is a global technology and consulting group operating across 21 countries with over 7,000 consultants. The firm delivers data analytics, custom platform development, and digital transformation projects spanning Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Under CEO Philippe Cassoulat, the company structures its technical practice around consulting and problem-solving engagements that require custom platform work and data infrastructure - projects where security posture isn't an add-on but a foundational constraint. The company's technical domains center on data analytics, custom platform development, and enterprise-scale digital transformation. For security professionals, this translates to environments where threat models shift project to project: multi-tenant platform architectures, cross-border data compliance regimes, and client infrastructures at varying maturity levels. The scale - 7,000+ consultants distributed globally - means exposure to diverse technical stacks and regulatory frameworks, from GDPR implementations in Europe to sector-specific compliance across continents. Talan operates what it calls "Curious Minds," an internal community focused on exploration and innovation, alongside a training catalogue accessible from day one. The culture signals emphasize autonomy, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration - language that, in practice, matters most when security teams need to influence architecture decisions early or negotiate trade-offs with delivery timelines. The firm describes employees as "global citizens," which in operational terms means working across time zones and adapting security practices to different regulatory and infrastructure contexts.

Cracken is the world's first Uncensored Vibe Hacking platform designed to solve the critical imbalance in modern cybersecurity. Attackers now have AI that never sleeps and scales at machine speed, while defenders continue to rely on manual processes and tools that show posture rather than exploitable risk. Cracken changes this equation by giving security teams nation-state grade attack logic under full human command, enabling enterprises to validate their security exposure before attackers can exploit it. Built by ex-nation-state operators and AI researchers who defended critical infrastructure on the frontlines of modern cyber conflict in Ukraine, the US, and the EU, Cracken simulates live, adaptive attacks across cloud, endpoint, and hybrid environments. The platform delivers 100% faster coverage than manual red teams with zero black-box risk, providing CISOs with transparent, auditable, and reversible security testing. Every action is human-supervised, eliminating false positives and giving defenders the same unfair advantage that attackers have enjoyed for years.

Silgan is a leading global sustainable packaging provider for consumer goods products to many of the world's best-known consumer products companies. Founded in 1987 by Phil Silver and Greg Horrigan, Silgan has grown into a manufacturing powerhouse with 123 production facilities across four continents and over 17,200 employees worldwide. The company generates approximately $6 billion in annual revenue through its three core business segments: dispensing and specialty closures, metal containers, and custom containers. Silgan partners with the world's most respected brands to deliver packaging solutions that protect essential products across food, beverage, beauty, personal care, pet care, healthcare, and home care industries. The company's mission is to compete and win by being the best at what it does, guided by four principles established by its founders: meet customer needs with quality products and services, pursue sustainable competitive advantages, promote and reward excellence in performance, and maintain the highest ethical standards. Silgan's packaging solutions enable customers to bring products to market in the most efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective formats possible.

We're a global data and AI company with 25+ years of experience helping enterprises transform their businesses. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital operations to solve complex problems across insurance, healthcare, banking, and other sectors. Our team of more than 10,000 professionals works collaboratively to deliver solutions that drive real business outcomes - helping our clients make better decisions, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for growth. What started in 1999 as an email processing company has evolved into a trusted partner for global organizations looking to harness the power of their data. We don't just implement technology - we embed AI and analytics directly into our clients' workflows to create lasting impact. Our approach is grounded in practical experience and a genuine commitment to understanding the unique challenges each industry faces. When you work with us, you get people who know your business and care about helping you succeed.

Hillenbrand is a global industrial powerhouse delivering highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries. With 8,200+ associates across 60+ global locations and $2.7 billion in top-line revenue, the company shapes essential industrial infrastructure through its portfolio of leading brands including Coperion, DME, and Mold Masters. These brands serve diverse industries such as durable plastics, food production, and recycling, impacting how the world lives, works, eats, and heals every day. Guided by its purpose to Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™, Hillenbrand leverages the Hillenbrand Operating Model - a disciplined framework driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. The company's culture centers on four core values: Win As One, Partner With Possibility, Make It Matter, and Drive To Deliver. This performance-driven approach has earned Hillenbrand recognition on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list, highlighting its commitment to advancing sustainability practices and creating lasting positive impact for associates, customers, communities, and shareholders.