Victor Sheymov
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Victor Sheymov is a computer security expert, Russian expert, author, scientist, inventor and patent holder of computer security innovations. As a former intelligence official with the rank of major in the Soviet KGB
and a defector to the United States in 1980, he was a major contributor to the counter-intelligence community of the western nations. His story is well documented through numerous national appearances in media, both television and print, testimony before various Congressional committees, and speaking appearances.
Since becoming a US citizen, Mr. Sheymov has been active in the computer security industry as the CEO of Invicta Networks
, Inc., a Northern Virginia
-based developer of advanced cyber-security technologies and other endeavors that address the protection of national governmental and commercial data bases and communications as well as programs to protect children and teens from Internet predators.
Invicta Networks was formed in 2000. Its initial personnel were based on former National Security Agency
(NSA) employees. Invicta Networks developed InvisiLAN® and WizArmorTM technologies among others.
Sheymov was granted numerous patents in the United States, European Union, Australia, Japan, India, Korea, and China.
Sheymov testified in the United States Congress as an expert witness. He was a speaker at major government and private industry events like NSA, National Defense Industry convention, National Science Foundation
symposium, and a guest lecturer at universities.
Victor Sheymov is the author of Tower of Secrets, a non-fiction book describing the Soviet Communist political system, its repressive apparatus, and technical aspect of intelligence. He also authored articles in The Washington Post
, Barron's, World Monitor, National Review
and other national publications. He appeared at many national news programs including Larry King Live
, 48 Hours
, Dateline
, McNeil-Lehrer, Charlie Rose
and the McLaughlin Report.
Victor Sheymov has over 30 years of experience in advanced science. He started his technology career in scientific research involving guidance systems within the Russian "Star Wars" missile defense program. Later, Mr. Sheymov worked in the Russian counterpart to the U.S. National Security Agency, serving in a variety of technical and operational positions.
Prior to immigrating to the United States in 1980, Mr. Sheymov had been one of the youngest senior officers in Russian equivalent of the NSA, responsible for coordination of all aspects of the Russian cipher communications security with its outposts abroad. After arrival in the United States he was working for the NSA for a number of years.
Victor Sheymov is a recipient of several prestigious United States awards in intelligence and security.
Victor Sheymov holds an Executive MBA from Emory University
and a Master's degree from Moscow State Technical University, a Russian equivalent of MIT.
KGB
The KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
and a defector to the United States in 1980, he was a major contributor to the counter-intelligence community of the western nations. His story is well documented through numerous national appearances in media, both television and print, testimony before various Congressional committees, and speaking appearances.
Since becoming a US citizen, Mr. Sheymov has been active in the computer security industry as the CEO of Invicta Networks
Invicta Networks
Invicta Networks is a computer security company founded by Victor Sheymov, a former KGB officer who was exfiltrated from Moscow and brought to the United States in 1980. The company's products use a technology that shifts IP addresses, which, the company claims, makes them "impossible to hack".The...
, Inc., a Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia consists of several counties and independent cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in a widespread region generally radiating southerly and westward from Washington, D.C...
-based developer of advanced cyber-security technologies and other endeavors that address the protection of national governmental and commercial data bases and communications as well as programs to protect children and teens from Internet predators.
Invicta Networks was formed in 2000. Its initial personnel were based on former National Security Agency
National Security Agency
The National Security Agency/Central Security Service is a cryptologic intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the collection and analysis of foreign communications and foreign signals intelligence, as well as protecting U.S...
(NSA) employees. Invicta Networks developed InvisiLAN® and WizArmorTM technologies among others.
Sheymov was granted numerous patents in the United States, European Union, Australia, Japan, India, Korea, and China.
Sheymov testified in the United States Congress as an expert witness. He was a speaker at major government and private industry events like NSA, National Defense Industry convention, National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health...
symposium, and a guest lecturer at universities.
Victor Sheymov is the author of Tower of Secrets, a non-fiction book describing the Soviet Communist political system, its repressive apparatus, and technical aspect of intelligence. He also authored articles in The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
, Barron's, World Monitor, National Review
National Review
National Review is a biweekly magazine founded by the late author William F. Buckley, Jr., in 1955 and based in New York City. It describes itself as "America's most widely read and influential magazine and web site for conservative news, commentary, and opinion."Although the print version of the...
and other national publications. He appeared at many national news programs including Larry King Live
Larry King Live
Larry King Live is an American talk show hosted by Larry King on CNN from 1985 to 2010. It was CNN's most watched and longest-running program, with over one million viewers nightly....
, 48 Hours
48 Hours
48 Hours may refer to:* 48 Hours , a documentary and news television program* 48 Hrs., a 1982 comedy and action film, starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy* Another 48 Hrs., the sequel to the 1982 comedy/action film...
, Dateline
Dateline
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, McNeil-Lehrer, Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
Charles Peete "Charlie" Rose, Jr. is an American television talk show host and journalist. Since 1991 he has hosted Charlie Rose, an interview show distributed nationally by PBS since 1993...
and the McLaughlin Report.
Victor Sheymov has over 30 years of experience in advanced science. He started his technology career in scientific research involving guidance systems within the Russian "Star Wars" missile defense program. Later, Mr. Sheymov worked in the Russian counterpart to the U.S. National Security Agency, serving in a variety of technical and operational positions.
Prior to immigrating to the United States in 1980, Mr. Sheymov had been one of the youngest senior officers in Russian equivalent of the NSA, responsible for coordination of all aspects of the Russian cipher communications security with its outposts abroad. After arrival in the United States he was working for the NSA for a number of years.
Victor Sheymov is a recipient of several prestigious United States awards in intelligence and security.
Victor Sheymov holds an Executive MBA from Emory University
Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by a small group of Methodists and was named in honor of...
and a Master's degree from Moscow State Technical University, a Russian equivalent of MIT.