Haft of the Spear is an independent publication by Michael Tanji that migrated to Ghost in September 2024. It includes almost two decades worth of his thoughts and opinions related to cybersecurity, cyber conflict, national security, intelligence, military, and related matters.

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About Michael

Michael Tanji is an intelligence and cybersecurity expert who began his career as a member of the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence Corps. He served in a number of positions of increasing responsibility in signals intelligence, human intelligence, computer security, and information security, both on active duty and as a civilian intelligence officer in multiple intelligence agencies. He was awarded the Defense Intelligence Meritorious Service Medal for his work leading the national cyber threat warning system, and is a plankowner of the National Media Exploitation Center.

After leaving government service, Michael worked in various cybersecurity and intelligence roles in private industry. He has held co-founder and executive roles in multiple start-ups, including Kyrus Tech, Carbon Black, Senrio, and Syndis.

Michael's most recent book is Working in Cybersecurity, an oral history of the people who strive to make cyberspace a safer and more secure place. He is also the editor of and a contributor to Threats in the Age of Obama, a compendium of articles on wide-ranging national and international security issues. He has been interviewed by radio and print media on his experiences and expertise on security and intelligence issues.

Michael was awarded a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Hawaii Pacific University, a master’s degree in computer fraud and forensics from George Washington University. He earned the CISSP credential in 1999.