Major General Brett Williams, USAF (Ret.)

Major General Brett Williams expertly transforms the technical world of cybersecurity into relevant, straightforward strategies and solutions that can be effectively implemented by any business.

After 33 years of distinguished leadership experience in the Air Force, General Williams has since built a successful career in the private sector as co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at IronNet Cybersecurity, which provides cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to firms of all sizes and industries.

Previously, General Williams served as director of operations at U.S. Cyber Command, leading a team of more than 400 people responsible for the global operations and defense of DOD networks. Prior to that, as director of communications for U.S. Pacific Command, he developed an operational approach to cybersecurity that would eventually be adopted as the guiding construct for more than 6,000 cybersecurity personnel assigned throughout the DOD.

With a knack for breaking down arcane cyber jargon and translating it into the language of business, General Williams helps audiences understand and then integrate cybersecurity solutions operationally. As one of the world’s top cybersecurity thought leaders, his unique insights enable audiences of all levels, from the board and CEO down to the technical specialists, to defeat complex cyber threats and safeguard networks.