Strategic Advisor & Cybersecurity Executive

Tammi
Hayes

President, Capital Strategies Group  ·  Boston, MA

Force multiplier for early and growth-stage cyber companies ready to scale.
From venture fundraising and M&A to Fortune 500 pipeline — I drive the outcomes that move valuations.
25+ years at the intersection of capital markets, technology, and enterprise go-to-market strategy.

25+
Years in Cyber
30+
Companies Advised
Multiple
Portfolio Exits
Work Together
Tammi Hayes
🎓 Georgetown University Alumni
🎓 Syracuse University Alumni
About

A Trusted
Strategic Voice
in Cybersecurity

Investment Banking & M&A
Executive Level Sales Leadership
Corporate Development
Go-to-Market Strategy
Venture & Private Equity
Board Advisory
Strategic Partnerships
🏆 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards — Cyber Woman of the Year & Consultant of the Year
🏆 SC Magazine Women to Watch
👑 Championing Women in Executive Leadership

For more than 20 years, Tammi has operated at the intersection of capital markets, technology, and enterprise go-to-market strategy. As Founder and President of Capital Strategies Group, she serves as a force multiplier for early and growth-stage cyber companies ready to scale — accelerating commercial traction with Fortune 500 and global enterprise buyers, engineering M&A outcomes, and building the kind of repeatable pipeline that materially drives valuation.

Her work spans the full deal lifecycle, from venture fundraising and strategic partnership structuring to exit execution. She has brokered the sale of multiple private cybersecurity companies to major public acquirers and has helped management teams convert high-value relationships into meaningful, long-term revenue across both commercial and regulated industries.

"Tammi was instrumental in helping us evaluate why our current strategy was not working well enough. Her perspectives and questions helped us think differently. She helped us take bold steps to unlock greater levels of growth." — Client Testimonial via LinkedIn

A frequent speaker on cyber-related topics, Tammi has advised and served on the boards of over 30 cyber companies, and worked in partnership with VCs, private equity firms, and government agencies. She holds degrees from Georgetown University and Syracuse University.

Advisory Portfolio

Advisory Portfolio

A selection of cybersecurity, technology, and venture-backed companies across Tammi's advisory career.

Arms Cyber
Strategic Advisor
Anti-Ransomware · AMTD

Pioneer of Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD) anti-ransomware technology. Arms Cyber conceals, deceives, and restores — keeping critical data invisible to attackers across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Query
Advisory Board Member
Federated Search · SecOps

Patented federated search platform for security teams that delivers answers from all security data — wherever it lives — without costly centralization. Backed by Cisco Investments.

Recorded Future
Strategic Advisor
Threat Intelligence · Acquired by Mastercard

The world's largest threat intelligence company, indexing 1M+ sources across the open and dark web. Acquired by Mastercard in 2024 for $2.65B. Serves 1,900+ organizations across 80 countries.

Cylake
Strategic Advisor
AI-Native Security · Data Sovereignty

Stealth-stage AI-native cybersecurity platform built for the world's largest regulated institutions — no public cloud required. Co-founded by Nir Zuk (founder of Palo Alto Networks) and the co-founder of SentinelOne. Raised $45M seed from Greylock Partners, with strategic investment from In-Q-Tel.

CalypsoAI
Strategic Advisor
AI Security · Now part of F5

Leading AI security platform enabling safe enterprise AI deployment through model validation, monitoring, and governance. Joined forces with F5, bringing AI security capabilities to a global security leader.

Rapid7
Strategic Advisor
MDR · Vulnerability Management

Global leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations with 25+ years of innovation. Trusted by 11,500+ customers worldwide for MDR, exposure management, and the open-source Metasploit framework. (NASDAQ: RPD)

BreachRx
Strategic Advisor
Incident Response · CIRM

The first intelligent cyber incident response management platform, automating playbooks and cross-functional workflows across security, legal, and communications teams. Raised $15M Series A led by Ballistic Ventures. Former Mandiant CEO Kevin Mandia on the board.

Bastille Network
Strategic Advisor
Wireless Security · RF Threat Detection

The leading wireless airspace cybersecurity platform, detecting threats across 50+ wireless protocols including Bluetooth, cellular, and IoT. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and government agencies to secure the invisible RF attack surface.

Sophos
Strategic Advisor
Endpoint · MDR · Network Security

Global cybersecurity leader protecting 600,000+ organizations across 150 countries with endpoint, firewall, email, and MDR solutions. A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 15 consecutive reports. Acquired by Thoma Bravo at a $3.9B enterprise value.

Egress
Strategic Advisor
Email Security · Acquired by KnowBe4

Intelligent email security platform using behavioral AI to prevent data loss and phishing across inbound and outbound channels. Acquired by KnowBe4, combining human risk management with advanced email threat defense.

Nok Nok Labs
Strategic Advisor
Passwordless Auth · Acquired by OneSpan

Pioneer of FIDO-based passwordless authentication, enabling enterprises to eliminate passwords across web, mobile, and IoT. Founding contributor to the FIDO Alliance standards. Acquired by OneSpan to accelerate digital identity security.

Nitro Security
Advisor / M&A
SIEM · Sold to McAfee

High-performance SIEM and log management platform built for enterprise-scale security operations. Successfully brokered sale to McAfee, integrating Nitro's analytics engine into McAfee's security intelligence portfolio.

root9B
Strategic Advisor
Threat Hunting · Acquired by Deloitte

Pioneer of commercial cyber threat hunting, founded on military-grade intelligence principles. Delivered advanced threat detection, digital forensics, and incident response to Fortune 500 and federal clients. Acquired by Deloitte & Touche in 2021 to bolster its global Fusion managed security services practice.

Sontiq
Strategic Advisor
Identity Protection · Acquired by TransUnion

Leading provider of identity and cyber protection solutions, delivering credit monitoring, dark web surveillance, and identity restoration services. Acquired by TransUnion, expanding identity protection capabilities for millions of consumers.

SPHERE Technology Solutions
Strategic Advisor
Identity Hygiene · IAM · Access Governance

Award-winning, woman-founded cybersecurity company pioneering Identity Hygiene since 2010. Their SPHEREboard platform automates visibility and remediation of identity risks across AD, PAM, and unstructured data for Fortune 500 and financial institutions. Raised $31M Series B led by Edison Partners.

Services

How I Can Help

01
Strategic Advisory & Board Service

Serving as a trusted board advisor or strategic counselor to cybersecurity and technology companies navigating growth, market positioning, and operational scale. Converting innovation into real revenue and strategic outcomes.

02
M&A & Corporate Development

Expert guidance through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions — from deal structuring and due diligence to closing and integration. Experienced in both buy-side and sell-side engagements.

03
Accelerating Revenue

Accelerating revenue, sharpening positioning, and driving valuation for technology companies entering new markets or scaling existing ones. I partner with executive teams to build repeatable pipeline and drive commercial sales across enterprise and regulated markets. My network spans Fortune 500 CISOs, strategic buyers, and institutional capital — enabling faster access to deals, revenue, and market validation.

04
Venture Capital & Fundraising

Supporting founders and management teams in structuring, preparing for, and executing venture and private equity financing rounds, with deep relationships across the investor community.

05
Go-to-Market Strategy

From product-market fit to full commercial scale — I build and activate go-to-market engines that create real traction. Working alongside founders and executive teams, I define the right buyer, sharpen the message, and open the right doors. Whether you're entering a new market or breaking through a growth plateau, I bring the strategic clarity and execution horsepower to move fast and win.

06
Strategic Partnerships

Identifying, structuring, and managing high-value partnerships that create durable competitive advantages — between technology vendors, distribution channels, and ecosystem players.

What Clients Say

"If you need to develop a new growth playbook, I recommend that you engage with Tammi."

Client Testimonial · LinkedIn
News & Activity

Latest Updates

Press · SC Media · 2025

SC Magazine Women in IT Security Honoree

Featured by SC Media as a 2025 Women in IT Security honoree — an extraordinary group of leaders shaping cybersecurity's future and inspiring change across the industry.

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LinkedIn · Advisory News

CalypsoAI Joins Forces with F5

Excited to share the news of CalypsoAI joining forces with F5. As an advisor, it has been amazing to work alongside the incredible and dynamic team. A milestone moment for AI security.

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LinkedIn · Advisory News

Tammi Joins Query Advisory Board

"Query is one of the most innovative and disruptive technologies in cybersecurity today." Tammi joins Query's Advisory Board to contribute across go-to-market efforts for the federated search platform backed by Cisco Investments.

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LinkedIn · Board Service

Proud to Serve on the Board of Savvy Cyber Kids

Honored to serve on the Board of Savvy Cyber Kids — an incredible organization making a real difference. Their mission to increase cyber safety education for children across commercial and public sectors is one I'm proud to champion.

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LinkedIn · Event

Co-Hosting with Trident Search: Cyber Leadership Event

Beyond excited to co-host this incredible event with Josh Keeley and the powerhouse team at Trident Search — bringing together the brightest minds in cybersecurity leadership.

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Press · Cybersecurity Excellence Awards · 2022

Gold Winner: Cybersecurity Woman of the Year & Consultant of the Year

Recognized with dual Gold Awards at the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards — honored as both Cybersecurity Woman of the Year and Cybersecurity Consultant of the Year for outstanding contributions to the field.

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Contact

Let's Connect

Whether you're a founder seeking growth strategy, an investor evaluating a cybersecurity opportunity, or a company looking for board-level advisory expertise — I'd love to hear from you.

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