Ligeia Z. is an accomplished leader in cybersecurity and national security, currently serving as Founder and CEO of Serpentine Services Group LLC, a boutique advisory firm specializing in cybersecurity and compliance standards. Ligeia Z. also holds the position of Senior Executive Advisor at Nihon Cyber Defence Co., Ltd. and is a Board Member of the National Military Intelligence Foundation. Engagements as a Visiting Instructor at General Assembly and membership on the Truman National Security Project Defense Council further showcase a commitment to education and advocacy in national security and cybersecurity. Ligeia Z.'s prior experience includes significant roles at Amazon Web Services, the US Army, and IronNet Cybersecurity, complemented by a robust academic background with degrees from institutions such as Penn State University and Johns Hopkins University.