Jen Easterly was nominated as Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by President Joe Biden in 2021. Jen is responsible for reducing risks to the cyber and physical infrastructure that millions of Americans rely on day in and out. With a background of working in national cybersecurity agencies, with esteemed government officials and the US military, Jen’s career is one that many people aspire to and can learn immensely from. She is now available to book for events as a keynote speaker.
Jen obtained her educational qualifications from the University of Oxford and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Her career began as a Military Intelligence Officer at the XVIII Airborne Corps after which she assumed responsibility as an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, her alma mater. Working at the National Security Council, Jen served as an Executive Assistant to the National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. Additionally, she was the Brigade Operations Officer for the US Army Intelligence and Security Command and has been Battalion Commander for the National Security Agency.
For 3 years, Jen worked closely with former President Barack Obama as his Special Assistant and Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. In this role she led the development and coordination of the U.S. counterterrorism and hostage policy and received the 2018 James W. Foley American Hostage Freedom Award. Over the years, Jen has been bestowed with several awards and accolades for her invaluable contributions to national and cyber security. These include National Defence University Admiral Grace Hopper Award, which she won during her tenure as Head of Firm Resilience & the Fusion Resilience Center at Morgan Stanley, and the 2024 George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership.
Jen is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations owing to her illustrious career and 20 years of service in intelligence and cyber operations. Her contributions to building Morgan Stanley’s Cybersecurity Fusion Center are recognised as revolutionary. Jen is one of the foremost leaders in the realm of cybersecurity and is now available to speak at a wide range of events, sharing her unparalleled expertise. If you are looking for an accomplished keynote speaker, who is backed by 20 years of experience of navigating complex situations related to cybersecurity, Jen Easterly is the best choice for you. Enquire today!
How to hire Jen Easterly
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jen Easterly for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2024 – Invited to speak at The Washington Post’s Futurist Summit
- 2024 – Recipient of the George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership
- 2023 – Recipient of the Sisterhood Award from Girls Who Code
- 2022 – Recipient of the National Defence University Admiral Grace Hopper Award
- 2021 – Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- 2021 – Head of Firm Resilience and Fusion Resilience Center, Morgan Stanley
- 2020 – Global Head of the Fusion Resilience Center, Morgan Stanley
- 2017 – Global Head of Cybersecurity Fusion Center, Morgan Stanley
- 2013 – Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director for Counterterrorism
- 2011 – Deputy Director for Counterterrorism, National Security Agency
- 2010 – Cyber Advisor, National Security Agency
- 2009 – Member, U.S. Cyber Command Implementation Team
- 2008 – Battalion Commander, National Security Agency
- 2005 – Brigade Operations Officer, US Army Intelligence and Security Command
- 2004 – Battalion Executive Officer, US Army Intelligence and Security Command
- 2002 – Senior Policy Advisor, National Security Council
- 2000 – Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy at West Point
- 1996 – Military Intelligence Officer, XVIII Airborne Corps
