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Combat decorated, Navy SEAL Commander Hyder served 20 years as a Naval Special Warfare officer with operational and management experience around the world in all environments. He led teams from size 4 to 400 conducting special operations worldwide in direct combat, peace-time diplomacy, and politically sensitive settings.

 

CDR Hyder’s leadership and decision-making skills under the most severe conditions earned him the Silver Star (our nation’s 3rd highest combat award - Afghanistan), Bronze Star (Iraq), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (Haiti), and the Presidential Unit Citation, as well as other various medals and awards.

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A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Hyder also holds a master’s degree in Strategic Thinking and Campaign Planning from the highly selective School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

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Prior to Archer Tactical, Hyder was the founding member and former Chief Operating Officer of Silent Circle (grew to a $500MM valuation firm); Advisory Board Member; and Keynote Speaker for various venues.  Vic is an accomplished physical and cyber security expert with international business experience leading teams and companies in both government and commercial sectors.