Cynthia Kaiser is a senior cyber and national security executive with over two decades of experience defending the nation against complex and evolving threats. She previously served as a Deputy Assistant Director with FBI Cyber, as a member of the Cyber Safety Review Board, and as a daily intelligence briefer to senior White House officials. 

Now leading the Halcyon Ransomware Research Center, Cynthia drives threat research and collaboration to detect, disrupt, and defeat ransomware. She is a trusted voice in cybersecurity, serving on advisory boards and frequently contributing to media discussions on cyber threats and resilience. Recognized as a top cyber executive by The Cyber Guild, FedScoop, CyberScoop, WashingtonExec, and GovCIO, Cynthia is most proud of the teams she has built and the critical systems and communities their work protects.