Mark E. Williams

Mark E. Williams is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer at a confidential company since 2024, Mark has previously held similar positions at NewWave Telecom & Technologies, Inc. and Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where responsibilities included managing P&L for cybersecurity practices and mentoring senior leaders. Mark also served as Deputy Global CISO at KPMG, overseeing a large international cybersecurity team, and held key roles at Microsoft, directing federal cybersecurity strategy and compliance efforts. Mark's earlier experience includes positions at Consumers Energy and iDEFENSE, focusing on IT security audits and system security planning. Mark E. Williams holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Quinnipiac University.