Kelley Misata
Chief Trailblazer & President, Sightline Security and OISF
Dr. Kelley Misata is a pioneering voice in nonprofit cybersecurity and open source, serving as Founder and Chief Trailblazer of Sightline Security and President of the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF | Suricata). Combining strategic vision, passion, and expertise, she translates complex security challenges into actionable strategies for mission-driven and enterprise organizations. Her groundbreaking work at Sightline, rooted in her dissertation research, empowers nonprofits to build robust security postures using frameworks like NIST CSF. As a cyberstalking survivor, she brings a deeply personal commitment to privacy and safety. Kelley holds a PhD in Cybersecurity from Purdue University and an MBA in Marketing from Bentley University.
