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Derek S. Maltz brings more than 28 years of federal law enforcement and national security leadership to Penlink. A former Acting Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), he also served as Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s Special Operations Division and Chief of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force. He is nationally recognized for his efforts to combat fentanyl and transnational drug trafficking, frequently contributing to U.S. media and Congressional discussions on emerging public safety threats. During his earlier decade at Penlink, Derek helped shape federal engagement and advance the integration of digital intelligence tools across public safety agencies. He now leads global strategy and growth initiatives, supporting Penlink’s mission to equip investigators worldwide with innovative, effective intelligence solutions.
Traditional security tools are built to stop external attackers. Insider threat detection requires a different approach entirely, one that surfaces signals in the places most teams aren’t looking.
Drug trafficking organizations increasingly exploit the scale and opacity of global maritime commerce to move narcotics across borders. OSINT and publicly available data are now essential tools for analysts working to expose those networks.
Penlink launches CoAnalyst360, a multi-agent AI platform that transforms investigative questions into coordinated workflows, synthesizes findings, and generates dynamic reports that evolve with an investigation.
When agencies adopt new technology, security compliance isn’t a checkbox. This post breaks down what SOC2 compliance actually means, what it covers, and why it should be part of every procurement conversation.
Call detail records, tower dumps, and RTT data are among the most reliable evidence types in complex investigations. This post explains what each record type contains and what it can reveal when analyzed together.
Smaller agencies are working the same cases with fewer resources. OSINT tools help level the playing field, giving lean investigative teams the situational awareness to move faster and build stronger case connections.