Tara Houlden

Tara Houlden is an experienced cybersecurity and information security professional currently serving as the Director of Product Security Compliance and Risk at Red Hat since February 2020, where responsibilities include leading a diverse team in delivering security and compliance solutions. Prior roles include Principal Security Analyst at Red Hat, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at Risk Mitigation Consulting, Inc., Cybersecurity Director for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and various leadership positions in the United States Navy, including Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Tara holds a Master’s degree in Government Information Leadership with a focus on Cyber Security from National Defense University, a certificate in IS/IT Project Management from Villanova University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the United States Naval Academy.