Diana Burley

Diana Burley is Vice Provost for Research & Innovation at American University where she is also a full Professor and Director of the Khan Institute for Cyber & Economic Security. She has nearly 30 years of experience driving digital transformation and regularly advises global executives on building digital workforce programs, inclusive security cultures, and an equitable global tech community. She led the ACM task force to establish global cybersecurity educational standards and directed the US Cyber Corps program. Diana speaks regularly at CISO forums, serves on several boards including the Cyber Future Foundation, and has been recognized by EWF, GET Cities, and SC Magazine for her efforts to build the cybersecurity workforce. She earned her PhD from Carnegie Mellon University.