Karla Reffold

Karla Reffold is the Chief Product Officer at Surefire Cyber Inc., a position she has held since November 2023. With over 15 years of experience in operations, marketing, and sales, she has developed a robust career in the cybersecurity sector.

Professional Background

• Chief Product Officer, Surefire Cyber Inc. (Nov 2023 - Present)
• Non-Executive Director, Trident Search (Nov 2020 - Present)
• Board Advisor, The CyberTree Paradox (Feb 2021 - Present)
• Chief Operating Officer, Orpheus Cyber (Sep 2020 - Nov 2023)
• Founder and Executive Director, BeecherMadden (Oct 2012 - Sep 2020)

Education

• MBA, Anglia Ruskin University (2020 - 2022)
• BA in Ancient History, The University of Reading

Honors and Awards

Karla has received multiple accolades, including:

• Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year by Great British Entrepreneur Awards (2016)
• Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity by SC Media (2019)

Karla is also involved in various advisory roles and has contributed to discussions on cybersecurity regulations and practices, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field. Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username karlareffold .1