Rob Knake is a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and strategy, currently serving as Principal at Orkestrel and Advisor at SecurityScorecard. With a strong background in national cyber policy, Knake has held significant roles such as Deputy National Cyber Director for Strategy and Budget in the Office of the National Cyber Director and Head of Strategy at ActZero. Past experiences include advisory positions at SecurityScorecard and Defendify, along with a fellowship at Harvard's Belfer Center. An alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School with a Master of Public Policy and Connecticut College with a Bachelor's in History and Government, Knake has contributed to the field through fellowships and strategic advisory roles since 2015.