Washington Security Strategies launched to develop Homeland Security business

Washington, DC, January 3, 2011 --[ASDWire]-- Washington Security Strategies, LLC (WSS) is a new firm formed by a group of seasoned Washington DC professionals skilled in developing business and solving client problems in the U.S. homeland and national security field.

The firm was created to help technology companies and non-profit organizations identify and pursue business opportunities in the expanding field of homeland security, as well as the established area of national security.

WSS specializes in working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense, as well as the U.S. Congress. The firm’s principals help clients solve regulatory, program, legislation and policy problems within the U.S. Government, as well as plan and implement strategies for developing new business. Business opportunities can include R&D grants, technology adoption, and sales of products, technologies and services.

The principals are senior professionals with extensive U.S. Government, legal and business experience, having served as federal officials and Congressional staff, local government representatives, business owners and consultants and legal advisors. The firm is headed by Washington attorney and former federal energy official, Rayburn Hanzlik.

The firm’s expertise is enhanced by its affiliation with the Chertoff Group, the global security and risk management advisory firm founded by former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. Under this arrangement, the Chertoff Group provides select WSS clients with expertise and strategic counsel.

WSS and its principals are registered lobbyists who also provide representation in both the executive and legislative branches of government.

For more information, go to: www.washstrategies.com