Gregg Cox
About Gregg Cox
Gregg Cox serves as the Director of Security at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, bringing extensive experience from his tenure at the FBI, where he held various leadership roles in counterintelligence and tactical operations.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Gregg Cox has served as the Director of Security at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he oversees the security operations and initiatives at the laboratory, focusing on risk mitigation and workplace violence prevention. His leadership includes collaboration with various law enforcement agencies and intelligence community partners to enhance security measures within the facility.
Experience at the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Gregg Cox has extensive experience with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he held multiple positions over a span of 19 years. He began as a Special Agent - Tactical Operator from 1996 to 2002, followed by roles as Supervisory Special Agent and Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the Intelligence Branch. He served as Section Chief of the Counterintelligence Division from 2012 to 2013 and as Special Agent in Charge of the Counterintelligence Division at the Washington Field Office from 2013 to 2015. His final role at the FBI was Assistant Director of the Critical Incident Response Group from 2015 to 2019.
Education and Professional Development
Gregg Cox has pursued higher education and professional development through various programs. He studied at Carnegie Mellon University, completing an Executive Program focused on Insider Threat in 2018. He also attended Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he completed an Executive Program in Leading Strategic Change in 2008. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenberg University.
Expertise in Security and Risk Management
Gregg Cox possesses expertise in several areas related to security and risk management. His skills include executive protection and insider threat management. He has developed comprehensive protection strategies for national research facilities, emphasizing active shooter response, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity. His outreach efforts to private industry aim to integrate effective security practices and strategies.