Jen Easterly Appointed to Huntress Strategic Advisory Board to Drive AI Initiatives
Huntress has appointed former CISA Director Jen Easterly to its Strategic Advisory Board, marking her first private-sector role since leaving government. Easterly previously led the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where she initiated significant programs such as Secure by Design and the Joint Cyber Defence Collaborative (JCDC). Her extensive career includes positions at Morgan Stanley, the US Army, the White House, and the National Security Agency (NSA). In her new role at Huntress, Easterly will provide advisory leadership as the company expands into AI-driven cybersecurity, particularly amid increased media scrutiny surrounding her recent career transitions. Huntress, now valued at USD $1.5 billion, has recently enhanced its operations and capabilities, including a partnership with Microsoft and further development of its cybersecurity platform.
Huntress Chief Executive Officer Kyle Hanslovan expressed enthusiasm about Easterly’s appointment, highlighting the significance of her contributions to government cybersecurity. He described her as arguably the most transformative US government cybersecurity leader of the current era, noting that her work at CISA set a gold standard for making critical resources accessible to a wider audience. Easterly’s role will focus on bridging the gap for businesses lacking the time, technical resources, or expertise to manage cybersecurity risks. She will work directly with Huntress to convert unique threat data from its extensive client base into actionable intelligence, aiming to support the broader cybersecurity sector. Additionally, Easterly plans to leverage her expertise to enhance outreach to underrepresented communities and develop new partnerships aligned with Huntress’s mission to improve accessibility in cybersecurity.
Categories: Cybersecurity Leadership, AI-Driven Technology, Accessibility in Cybersecurity
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