Intel 471, a trusted provider of high-fidelity, pre-attack threat intelligence solutions, announced a major leadership milestone today. D CEO was named to the elite Dallas 500 list for 2027: Michael DeBolt, President and Chief Intelligence Officer (CINO) at Intel 471. Consequently, this honor places DeBolt among the most influential business leaders across North Texas. Furthermore, the Dallas 500 recognition celebrates his decades of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) leadership and his vital role in driving company growth.
“It’s an honor to join the Dallas 500 alongside so many leaders shaping the North Texas business community,” said Michael DeBolt, President and Chief Intelligence Officer at Intel 471. “I’ve spent my career on the front lines of cybercrime and intelligence work. This recognition belongs not just to me, but to the entire Intel 471 team and practitioners across our industry who deliver valuable intelligence across security operations. At Intel 471, we remain committed to leading the threat intelligence industry and helping organizations gain the advantage over adversaries.”
DeBolt brings over 20 years of experience across military, law enforcement, intelligence, and commercial security sectors. Initially, he served proudly as a U.S. Marine Corps infantry scout leader. Later, he joined the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) as a Special Agent. There, he directed critical cyber counterintelligence operations. Additionally, he served as the U.S. representative and Head of Cybercrime Intelligence at INTERPOL. This interdisciplinary approach has helped Intel 471 become industry leaders and drives his vision for intelligence led security.
Driving Innovation and Global Cybersecurity Standards
Throughout his 9 years at Intel 471, DeBolt has continuously expanded Intel 471’s threat intelligence core data layer. He has led global teams across 6 continents. Successfully launching Verity471 and delivering new AI products like MCP471 and Agent471. His contributions to the industry go far beyond just day to day executive activities.
DeBolt created the Cyber Underground General Intelligence Requirements Framework and Handbook which helps security professionals sort, prioritize and develop intelligence. He also brought together many experts from Microsoft, IBM, Google Mandiant and others to create a free vendor-neutral CTI Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM). This gives real-world guidance about how to apply threat intelligence to help achieve business objectives, demonstrating the value of CTI programmes. Since becoming President in February 2026 DeBolt has focussed on driving continual innovation, responsibility and trust.
The annual Dallas 500 directory highlights the region’s top executives across roughly 50 distinct industry categories. To compile the Dallas 500, D CEO editors leveraged deep local business networks, conducted hundreds of interviews, and completed months of thorough research. Beyond spotlighting influential leaders, the Dallas 500 reveals executive success strategies and personal insights. Therefore, earning a spot on the Dallas 500 cements DeBolt’s standing as a premier North Texas technology executive.
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Source: Businesswire
