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Lisa Perdelwitz

IANS Faculty

Expertise

  • C-suite & Board Advisement
  • Global Cybersecurity Vision & Strategy  
  • Operational Cyber Defense & Incident Response
  • National Security Strategy
  • Leadership & Team Culture

Profile

Lisa Perdelwitz brings over 20 years of global leadership and cybersecurity expertise. She is the Founder and CEO of Ligilo, a leadership consultancy, is a Board Advisor for the Cyber Resilience ISAC (CR-ISAC), and serves part-time in the Air National Guard. Lisa has led global security organizations, advised C-suite executives and boards on managing cybersecurity risk, shaped federal policies, and developed multinational cyber defense and warfare strategies. Throughout, she consistently focuses on creating competitive advantage by developing and investing in leaders who build resilient, high-performing tech teams and cultures.

Expertise

  • C-suite & Board Advisement
  • Global Cybersecurity Vision & Strategy  
  • Operational Cyber Defense & Incident Response
  • National Security Strategy
  • Leadership & Team Culture

Qualifications

Achievements & Contributions
  • Served as congressional advisor on cybersecurity strategy and public-private sector partnerships
  • Secured a formal partnership between U.S. and Finland to bolster collective cyber resilience
  • Pioneered an AI-driven Proof of Concept to gamify cybersecurity training
  • Directed cybersecurity initiatives for Air Force One infrastructure
Certifications & Credentials
  • Global Leadership & Strategy Certification (US Air Force)
  • Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Certification (DHS)
  • Bachelor of Science-University of Alabama

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