Ken Westin

Ken Westin is a Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie, a cybersecurity company focused on threat detection and response. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, he specializes in detection engineering, threat hunting, and vulnerability research.15 His work includes collaborating with law enforcement to uncover organized crime groups and analyzing cybercrime trends.4

Key highlights of his career::

• Current role: At LimaCharlie, he contributes to cybersecurity solutions and participates in industry discussions, such as podcast episodes about hacker mindsets.13
• Previous roles: Served as Field CISO at Panther Labs, where he focused on improving security postures through threat detection and insider threat programs.24
• Expertise: Regularly featured in media outlets like Wired, Forbes, and The New York Times for insights on cybersecurity, AI in defense/offense, and surveillance.24
• LinkedIn: His profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/kwestin.2

Westin’s work emphasizes the balance between AI-driven tools and human oversight in cybersecurity, advocating for "cyborg" approaches that enhance analysts’ capabilities.2