Kathy Cruz
Director, Cyber Security Services
Kathy advises government clients on building digital trust through cybersecurity strategies, risk mitigation practices, and strengthened operational controls. Focusing on integrating cybersecurity initiatives throughout the enterprise, she helps clients mature their cybersecurity programs and create the needed flexibility to address the changing cyber landscape. Kathy helps government clients focus to build cyber security resilience for their organizations, supporting business objectives and services to the public. Previously, Kathy was Senior Advisor to California’s State Chief Information Security Officer providing leadership in cybersecurity strategy and major initiatives. With over twenty-five years of experience in both the private and public sector, Kathy is a recognized innovator and leader. As a five-time Chief Information Officer with a customer-centric mindset, she has been instrumental in implementing complex and innovative technical solutions to solve business problems, advance operational efficiency, improve the delivery of products and services and advance business opportunities. Kathy is the recipient of CIO Magazine 100 Award, recognizing the top 100 CIOs in the U.S. She is also recipient of the Silicon Valley YWCA Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Award.