Jaya Baloo is currently the COO & CISO at a stealth startup. She has been working in the field of information security with a focus on secure network architecture for over 20 years. She is the former CISO at Rapid 7, Avast, and prior to that was CISO at KPN, the largest telecommunications carrier in the Netherlands. Jaya serves on boards of Yubico, the Cyber Threat Alliance, TIN Capital, DIVD, and the CTREX Board for the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Jaya is recognized as a top 100 global CISO and ranks among the top 100 security influencers worldwide. In 2019, she was selected as one of the 50 most inspiring women in the Netherlands by Inspiring Fifty. In 2022 she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Twente for her contributions to the field of Cybersecurity.
The Cybersecurity Luminaries panel is a fan favorite at CyberNext DC! This panel will seek to entertain with lively and spontaneous dialogue while bringing important and diverse perspectives to innovative issues. This year some of the discussion topics include artificial intelligence, the increasing number of cyberattacks in healthcare, software supply chain security, securing critical infrastructure, and more. You can look forward to hearing candid conversations among our panelists on the future of securing the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Learn moreThe Cybersecurity Luminaries panel is always a highlight of CyberNext DC. This dynamic session promises engaging and spontaneous dialogue while showcasing diverse perspectives on the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity. Attendees can expect candid conversations among panelists as they explore the future of securing our digital ecosystem.
Learn moreFrom weaponized AI to the fragility of our critical systems, these are the visionaries who live on the fault lines of the digital world. Hear their unfiltered takes on what’s coming—and whether we’re ready.
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Americas Cybersecurity VP and CISO
Schneider Electric
Security Director
BT
Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber & Emerging Technologies
The White House
Senior Director
Center on Cyber & Technology Innovation
Product Manager
