Susan Sons

Susan Sons is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in cybersecurity, IT systems analysis, community management, and software engineering.

Having served as the Chief Security Analyst at Indiana University Bloomington, Susan has a proven track record of spearheading security initiatives and fostering a culture of cyber resilience.

With experience as a Senior Systems Analyst at CACR and Community Manager at Stack Exchange, Susan excels in managing complex technical projects and engaging with diverse communities.

Her tenure as a Software Engineer and Consultant, both independently and with Sytex Southwest, showcases her technical prowess and problem-solving abilities.

Susan is renowned for her passion for developing top-tier CISOs, SOCs, and security programs, particularly in the realms of R&D, life-critical technologies, and cyber-physical systems like ICS/SCADA.

She thrives in challenging environments where she can tackle uncharted problems and collaborate with ambitious individuals driving focused missions.

Embracing complexity, Susan emphasizes simplifying solutions without oversimplifying the underlying challenges, thereby ensuring efficient and effective outcomes.