Catherine Norcom

Catherine Norcom is a Senior Security Engineer specializing in offensive hardware security and cloud security. With expertise in circuit board manipulation, hardware threat analysis, and reverse engineering, Catherine has contributed significantly to the security field through roles at Amazon, Roku Inc., and IBM. As the founder of Black Opal LLC, they provide 3D modeling and additive manufacturing solutions. A decorated combat veteran of the United States Air Force, Catherine innovatively set up the USAF's first innovation lab and has been recognized for saving the organization substantial funds. They hold a bachelor's degree in Software Development and Security from the University of Maryland Global Campus and are a Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt certified expert.