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Your Security is Our Priority

Delivering Innovation and Expertise

Our mission

Working side-by-side with our clients, JFL Consulting draws from a deep well of expertise to devise innovative solutions to security threats, ensuring the health, safety, and prosperity of businesses and Federal agencies.

Company Values

Our core values are the bedrock of JFL Consulting, guiding every decision we make and solution we deliver. They shape how we interact with clients, approach challenges and protect critical infrastructure. Our values aren't just words on a page – they're the driving force behind our success and the foundation upon which we build trust with those who rely on us.

Collaboration

Combining our expertise with our clients’ needs and wishes, we perform services and deliver products which optimize operations.

Innovation

Our seasoned, trend- and tech-savvy experts stay several steps ahead of the latest security threats by designing state-of-the-art solutions.

Integrity

We treat our employees, partners and clients with the highest level of respect while performing our duties ethically and cost-efficiently.

Trust

For more than two decades, businesses and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels have turned, and returned, to JFL because of our commitment to their well-being and prosperity.

Compassion

It’s never “just business” for us. In ensuring the security of our clients’ operations, we’re working in tandem with them to build a safer world.

Our Journey

Since 1997, JFL Consulting has provided its clients with unparalleled information operations and cybersecurity expertise. We also created the patented Mobile Air Cyber Kit, the equipment of choice for multiple government agencies.

Our Launch

Pentagon Network, IDS Team Single Agency Management (SAM)

1997

FBI Partnership

FBI HQ Counter Intelligence, Special Technology Applications unit

1999

The MACK is Born

DoD “Mobile CNDSP” Kit concept approved; Technical Advisor on all hardware and software procurement

2006

Federal Support

Starting in 2009, we provided full packet capture, network modeling and vulnerability scanning on multiple DoD and USG networks

2009

The Kit at Work

DoD activity “deployed 1st operational mobile CNDSP kit on a service production network”; USTRANSCOM Scott Air Force Base

2012

DoD Partnership

Official Program of Record for DoD Agency - ATO & accredited in eMASS

2016

Equipment Upgrades

Between 2017 and 2019, JFL enhanced mobile prototype development

2017

JFL Innovates with Custom Engineering Solutions

JFL launches an internal engineering and prototyping group, resulting in small form factor servers and cases; now the standard for DOD functional requirements.

2017

JFL drives sector wide innovation

Major players in the technology sector recognized the value of JFL products and small form factors and started prototyping equipment to integrate within the JFL ecosystem.

2020

MACK & the DoD

Selected by the Defense Innovation Unit for a DoD prototype Mobile Air Cyber Kit (MACK).

2021

US Army Activity

Since in 2021, Official Program of Record for USD A&S and US Army Special Activity - ATO & accredited in eMASS

2021

Patented Product

In May, US patent awarded for portable data center and server rack system with integrated electromagnetic pulse protection

2023

Naval Support

In June, US Navy Activity in process of full Xacta accreditation and ATO

2023

Growth Driven by Custom Solutions

Our growth is powered by our commitment to delivering custom solutions that meet our customers’ unique needs.

2025

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Who We Are

Professionals

While our people are passionate about their expertise, they’re also consummate pros who show up on time, deliver on promises and act professionally under any circumstance. Most importantly, they take a holistic approach, weighing risks vs. rewards and mindful of how their analyses and solutions fit into a client’s big picture and bottom line.

Futurists

Because technology and security threats change almost daily, we need a “crystal ball” to predict what ill-intentioned parties might do tomorrow, next month or next year. By analyzing historical and current trends, our teams continually update their threat-reduction models to detect problems before they happen. Our clients, in turn, are prepared for just about anything.

Problem Solvers

No challenge is too big for JFL. We’ve partnered with Federal agencies and businesses large and small, always offering speedy, cost-efficient solutions with long-lasting positive impact. We also listen closely to our clients’ needs, desires and concerns, ensuring that each solution abides by protocol and vastly improves operations.

Subject-Matter Experts

JFL’s seasoned experts are among the best in the business. We hire exceedingly smart and creative people well-versed in both old-school and cutting-edge security threats. And they’re passionate, not only about their expertise but our clients as well. They stay on top of tech and threat trends so that, as collaborators, they build on strengths and eliminate weaknesses.

Meet our Team

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John Latuperissa

CEO / Founder

Rip Coke

President

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Mark Milicich

Executive Vice President

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Chris Malvitz

Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer

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Miranda Messineo

Chief of Staff

John Latuperissa

CEO / Founder

John Latuperissa is a Navy Veteran and Subject Matter Expert in Information Operations/Cybersecurity with more than 32 years of experience within DOD, the US Intelligence Community, Federal Government, and Commercial and Higher Education. John is the visionary leader that has driven the growth and success of his namesake company, JFL Consulting, Inc.
John founded JFL Consulting in 2006 to bring aggressive, agile network security solutions to federal and commercial customers. With a focus on operational experience and technical excellence, John formed a team from some of the most accomplished network security operators in the industry. JFL Consulting now supports a wide-range of customers, protecting the networks that power their organizations with smart solutions that work within the reality of their operations.

Beginning in 2005, John developed a highly advanced network security suite in a tactical deployable kit. This mobile form factor can be deployed anywhere in the world. John developed this concept based on more than 20 years of experience of advanced cyber assessments and operations for the US federal government to strategic sites around the world in tactical, high-stressed environments where loss of critical data and network downtime is not an option.

Prior to founding JFL, John worked as a Cyber Security Specialist with the MITRE Corporation supporting the FBI and with the SETA Corporation supporting the Pentagon as Network Intrusion analyst. While active-duty Navy (9 years), John served as an Intelligence Specialist (IS1) NCO specializing in Electronic Intelligence and served in the US Navy Presidential Honor Guard in Washington DC

Rip Coke

President

Rip Coke serves as President of JFL Consulting, bringing 25 years of operational, technical, and executive leadership from his career in the U.S. Navy. A graduate of Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences, he served as a Naval Officer in the Information Warfare Community, specializing in physical oceanography. His assignments included key roles across multiple ship platforms and strike groups, where he supported high-tempo operations, operational planning, and decision-making in dynamic environments.

Rip holds master’s degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and the Naval War College, and his career culminated in his service as the 58th Superintendent/Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Observatory, one of the nation’s oldest scientific institutions. In that role, he led a complex organization responsible for precise timekeeping, astrometry, and critical data supporting national security and global navigation systems. At JFL Consulting, he leverages this blend of scientific expertise and enterprise-level leadership to guide the company’s technical, strategic, and mission-driven challenges.

Mark Milicich

Executive Vice President

Mark Milicich is JFL’s Evecutive Vice President, and has oversight to all of JFL functional groups and Activities. Mark brings over forty-five years of experience in Department of Defense, Federal Government, and private sector roles, primarily focusing on Special Operations, infrastructure protection, and public health emergency services. Mark brings his vast expertise from over 35 years of managing complex situations and organization where success is the only option.
Mark’s diverse experience started with serving twenty years in the U.S. Air Force as a Combat Controller and Air Traffic Controller until his retirement in 2000, when he transitioned to professional equity trading for two years. From 2003 to 2014, Milicich worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he held several leadership positions including Deputy Director of Planning/Mission Analysis, Deputy Director for Operations, and Protective Security Advisor. He then worked for a Security Integrator Company from 2014 to 2017 before founding Arcticuss LLC, which focused on helping public and private organizations enhance their security and resilience. From 2018 to 2025, he served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Regional Response Office, supporting numerous incident response missions during and after COVID-19 as Special Missions Branch Chief, Deputy Federal Health Coordinating Official, and Security Program Coordinator.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Liberty University and maintains the American Society for Industrial Security Certified Protection Professional credential.

Chris Malvitz

Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer

Chris Malvitz serves as JFL Consulting’s Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer, where he leverages over 20 years of cybersecurity expertise to drive technological innovation while safeguarding the organization’s digital assets and strategic interests.
Since joining JFL Consulting in 2019 as Chief Information Security Officer, before becoming CIO/CTO in 2023, Mr. Malvitz has implemented comprehensive information security strategies that protect against sophisticated cyber threats in an increasingly complex threat landscape. His leadership has been instrumental in securing JFL’s enterprise infrastructure while enabling business growth through strategic tehnological transformation, ensuring JFL’s continued growth and operational excellence.
Throughout his career, Mr. Malvitz has supported critical security initiatives across the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and private sector organizations. His remediation strategies have helped secure some of the nation’s most sensitive networks and systems, protecting critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
Mr. Malvitz began his career in public service, enlisting in the U.S. Coast Guard in 2001 before earning a commission through Officer Candidate School in 2003. He served in various operational and staff positions, developing the leadership foundation that continues to shape his executive approach today.

He holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a M.S. in Computer Science from George Washington University, along with a graduate certificate in Information Assurance and multiple industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications, reinforcing his technical expertise and commitment to staying current with evolving security standards.

Miranda Messineo

Chief of Staff

Miranda Messineo comes to JFL with over 15 years of progressive experience in operations management, financial administration, and organizational leadership bringing with her a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and financial oversight.
Miranda’s professional journey began with non-profits where she quickly rose through the ranks, promoting to an executive role in her first 3 years. After successful tenures at multiple organizations, Miranda came to JFL and has held numerous roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her current executive leadership role, Chief of Staff.
Throughout her career, Miranda has developed a reputation for operational excellence, relationship building, and driving organizational growth. Her background spans both nonprofit and corporate environments, giving her a unique perspective on leadership and management across different sectors and providing valuable, diverse, experience to the organization, our partners and customers.

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Words from the Founder

I am proud of the company and diverse culture we have created here at JFL. As a military veteran invested in the security of our nation, it was important to build a threat mitigation business that rewards ingenuity and forward thinking — bringing the best strategies and expert solutions to our customers.

Since founding JFL, I’ve instilled in our first-rate employees that no challenge, when it comes to protecting companies and government agencies, is too big. Which is why JFL is the go-to firm for “impossible” tasks. When others say, “Sorry, we can’t help you,” we say, “We can do that for you.” Over 200 clients can attest to this, as do JFL’s unique services and products, like our patented, one-of-a-kind MACK.

I am extremely proud of our work, which is critical to national security and companies’ success.

John F. Latuperissa

CEO and Founder

John F. Latuperissa

CEO and Founder

John Latuperissa is a Navy Veteran and Subject Matter Expert in Information Operations/Cybersecurity with more than 32 years of experience within DOD, the US Intelligence Community, rest of Federal Government, Commercial and Higher Education. He founded JFL Consulting in 2006 to bring aggressive, agile network security solutions to federal and commercial customers. With a focus on operational experience and technical excellence, Mr. Latuperissa formed a team from some of the most accomplished network security operators in the industry. JFL Consulting now supports a wide-range of customers, protecting the networks that power their organizations with smart solutions that work within the reality of their operations.

Beginning in 2005, Mr. Latuperissa’s developed a highly advanced network security suite in a tactical deployable kit. This mobile form factor can be deployed anywhere in the world. Mr. Latuperissa developed this concept based on more than 20 years of experience of advanced cyber assessments and operations for the US federal government to strategic sites around the world in tactical, high-stressed environments where loss of critical data and network downtime is not an option.

Prior to founding JFL, Mr. Latuperissa worked as a Cyber Security Specialist with the MITRE Corporation supporting the FBI and with the SETA Corporation supporting the Pentagon as Network Intrusion analyst. While active-duty Navy (9 years), Mr. Latuperissa served as an Intelligence Specialist (IS1) NCO specializing in Electronic Intelligence and served in the US Navy Presidential Honor Guard in Washington DC

For over 20 years, JFL has been a pioneer in Advanced Cyber Operations by supporting our client base through Professional Services and JFL's proven line of U.S. manufactured products and systems. JFL takes great pride in employing some of the most talented engineers and cyber operators in the industry. The statistics prove our consistency and direct value to our growing customer base.

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Teamwork is the wellspring of all we do at JFL Consulting, not just in-house but externally as well. For more than 20 years, we have teamed up with impeccable industry partners whose products and services have helped raise our game to the highest level.

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