Jane Lute

Jane Holl Lute has dedicated her career to preventing terrorism, enhancing global stability and security, and assisting those in crisis. With an evolving focus on cybersecurity, she addresses one of today's most significant threats to nations, businesses, and individuals. Lute's remarks on cybersecurity are deeply rooted in her extensive background in international diplomacy and peacebuilding, including her roles at the United Nations where she was pivotal in the Cyprus negotiations and efforts to build sustainable peace in unstable regions. She served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security from 2009 to 2013, overseeing daily operations and initiatives to prevent terrorism, enhance security, manage the nation’s borders, administer and enforce U.S. immigration laws, strengthen national resilience against disasters, and secure the nation's cybersecurity.

Lute is currently serving as the President and CEO of the Council on CyberSecurity, where she continues her leadership role in enhancing cybersecurity measures. Additionally, she is a director on the board of several major organizations including Union Pacific Railroad, Marsh McLennan Corporation, and Shell plc. Lute's previous tenure as CEO of the Center for Internet Security involved significant contributions towards providing cybersecurity services for U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Her leadership extended to overseeing the U.S. Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC).

Jane Lute also engages in public speaking at various prestigious forums, such as the RSA Global Summit, University of Maryland, and Aspen Ideas Festival, sharing insights on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, homeland security, and the role of technology and innovation in global peace operations. Holding a PhD from Stanford University and a JD from Georgetown University, her academic credentials, coupled with her practical experience, make her presentations particularly valuable. Her contributions to discussions on cybersecurity have been noted for their depth and insight, notably receiving positive feedback from institutions like Northern Kentucky University.