Erica Heffer

Erica Heffer is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Cybersecurity Risk Manager at Sonos, Inc., where responsibilities include establishing a security risk management program and guiding security improvements. Prior to this role, Erica held several positions at Akamai Technologies, including Manager of the Risks Team and Senior Program Manager, Technical, focusing on technical risk management and incident review processes. Earlier experience includes technical staff roles at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and research assistant positions at Tufts University and Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine, emphasizing optical systems and non-invasive medical devices. Erica holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Optics/Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Civil Engineering, both from Tufts University.