Durham, North Carolina, United States
📬 Want weekly AI intel you can actually use? Join thousands getting The ZaraAI Weekly — real tools, real tactics, no fluff. 👉 https://thezaraai.beehiiv.com I've spent 19 years breaking into systems, defending them, and advising executives on what actually keeps organizations secure. Now I'm focused on the thing most leaders are getting wrong: AI and how to secure it! Cybersecurity isn't a technology problem, it's a business problem. And AI isn't a magic solution, it's a force multiplier for whoever understands it first. I help senior leaders cut through the noise, make smarter decisions under pressure, and build organizations that are resilient by design. What I bring to the table: 🔹 AI Strategy & Agent Architecture 🔹 Cyber Risk & Executive Resilience 🔹 Threat Intelligence & Emerging Tech 🔹 Policy, GRC & AI Governance 🔹 Special Operations & Veterans Leadership 🎙️ Host — 2CyberChicks Podcast 📖 Published Author — Cybersecurity Career Master Plan 🎤 RSA Conference Speaker 🏛️ President — Outpost Gray ⚡ Founder — TheZaraAI.com 🔹 Army Reserver - Cyber, AI and EW Warrant If you're a leader who's confused with all the AI talk and overwhelmed with all the tools, let's connect.
• Collaborated on the Counter-Terrorism Project at the Atlantic Council, focusing on emerging threats and state-sponsored terrorism. • Analyzed terrorist financing and supply chains to develop strategic recommendations. • Contributed to cross-cutting initiatives on women in counter-terrorism, enhancing project inclusivity.
Helping bring innovation and emerging technology to the warfighter.
• Host a globally recognized podcast, "2 Cyber Chicks," focusing on demystifying cyber security topics. • Engage with top industry experts to discuss AI, emerging threats, and career pathways in cyber security. • Release new episodes bi-weekly on the Simply Cyber media channel, enhancing audience reach and engagement.
Cybersecurity consulting firm. vCISO