Kathryn Wang
Kathryn Wang is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership in the technology and security sectors, specializing in the fusion of cutting-edge innovations and cybersecurity strategies. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology and security, where she has consistently championed initiatives that align advanced technologies with robust defense measures to safeguard enterprises, critical infrastructures, and national security.
During her 16-year tenure at Google and its incubator Area120, Kathryn drove global efforts to develop and implement Secure by Design principles in bleeding-edge technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. Her work emphasized the practical application of these technologies while identifying and mitigating emerging cyber vulnerabilities, particularly in the face of rapid digital transformation. By integrating security directly into the development process, she played a crucial role in promoting resilient systems and advanced threat detection.
As the CEO of CTRL ALT DEFEAT LLC, Kathryn leverages her deep understanding of both technology and security to identify and source cutting-edge cyber-physical defense solutions. She is committed to aligning private sector innovations with the evolving security needs of the Department of Defense. Her holistic approach ensures that technology advancements are intrinsically linked with proactive security measures, driving long-term resilience in defense operations.
Kathryn Wang is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership in the technology and security sectors, specializing in the fusion of cutting-edge innovations and cybersecurity strategies. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology and security, where she has consistently championed initiatives that align advanced technologies with robust defense measures to safeguard enterprises, critical infrastructures, and national security.
During her 16-year tenure at Google and its incubator Area120, Kathryn drove global efforts to develop and implement Secure by Design principles in bleeding-edge technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. Her work emphasized the practical application of these technologies while identifying and mitigating emerging cyber vulnerabilities, particularly in the face of rapid digital transformation. By integrating security directly into the development process, she played a crucial role in promoting resilient systems and advanced threat detection.
As the CEO of CTRL ALT DEFEAT LLC, Kathryn leverages her deep understanding of both technology and security to identify and source cutting-edge cyber-physical defense solutions. She is committed to aligning private sector innovations with the evolving security needs of the Department of Defense. Her holistic approach ensures that technology advancements are intrinsically linked with proactive security measures, driving long-term resilience in defense operations.
