Jen Easterly, the former Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has taken up a seat on the Strategic Advisory Board of Huntress. In this new role, she will help drive the company’s innovation efforts, foster key partnerships, and support its mission to safeguard businesses of all sizes against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
As a globally recognised authority in cybersecurity and national defence, Jen Easterly’s career spans decades of distinguished service, innovation, and tangible impact. Having held prominent positions at Morgan Stanley, the U.S. Army, the White House, and the National Security Agency (NSA), she now brings her wealth of experience to Huntress, a company on a mission to level the cybersecurity playing field for businesses of all sizes.
During her tenure as Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Easterly was a tireless advocate for businesses, state and local government agencies, and the broader cybersecurity community. She spearheaded pivotal initiatives such as the Secure by Design programme and the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), reshaping how the U.S. government collaborates with industry to tackle cyber threats. Her efforts at CISA were instrumental in shifting the conversation from reactive defence to proactive security strategies that benefit organisations beyond just the largest enterprises. Now, she brings that same forward-thinking approach to Huntress.
“It’s an honour to welcome Jen to our Strategic Advisory Board,” said Kyle Hanslovan, CEO of Huntress. “She’s arguably the single most transformative US government cybersecurity leader of our time, and her work at CISA set the gold standard for making critical resources accessible to the masses, not just the big players. She’s joining Huntress at a time of hyper-growth, hot off the heels of a major collaboration with Microsoft and a bold expansion of our cybersecurity platform and I’m hyped up over the passion she brings to our mission. Expect to see us leveraging her expertise to experiment with exciting new ways to harness our threat intelligence, augment our SOC experts with AI, and strengthen our partnerships throughout the industry.”
Easterly’s decision to join Huntress stems from a shared mission: protecting businesses that often lack the time, resources, and in-house expertise to defend themselves against sophisticated cyber threats. In her advisory role, she will provide strategic guidance on how Huntress can address the most pressing security challenges faced by today’s organisations. A key part of her focus will be transforming Huntress’ unique threat data, sourced from thousands of customers, into actionable insights and educational resources that benefit the wider cybersecurity community.
Beyond data-driven insights, Easterly will also play a pivotal role in nurturing partnerships with underrepresented communities, ensuring Huntress continues to amplify its mission of making robust cybersecurity accessible to all businesses, not just those with deep pockets. Her deep network and hands-on experience will be invaluable in expanding the company’s reach and influence across the cybersecurity ecosystem.
“I’ve worked with countless organisations over the years, but Huntress stood out for its exceptional leadership, technical prowess, and unwavering commitment to a mission that truly matters,” said Jen Easterly, Advisory Board member. “The challenges we face today are stark. Cybercrime is outpacing the growth of most U.S. businesses, state-sponsored actors are relentlessly targeting critical infrastructure, and threat actors are continually evolving their tactics. Keeping pace with these threats will require dedicated efforts to build strong community partnerships and elevate collective knowledge. That’s why I’m excited to join Huntress to disrupt threat actors in bold, innovative ways and make a real, measurable impact on our community.”
