LEADERSHIP

Karen Williams – Founder & CEO, Cyber Brews LLC

Karen Williams is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Brews LLC, a premier cybersecurity training and networking company known for its "Mind Melding for Cyber Professionals" approach. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and management—19 of those supporting the Department of Defense (DoD)—Karen has built a career at the intersection of technical expertise, professional development, and community building.

Beyond leading Cyber Brews, Karen is a part-time instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business, where she teaches Cybersecurity Management and Information System Strategy. Since 2012, she has held a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, and in 2022, she earned her Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification.

Karen is deeply committed to advancing cybersecurity careers through education and industry connections. Under her leadership, Cyber Brews has grown from informal meet-ups to a thriving network of cybersecurity professionals, facilitating job opportunities, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. She has served on several boards and committees for organizations such as WiCyS, ISACA, and ISSA, helping shape the future of cybersecurity professional development.

Her contributions to the field have earned her multiple accolades, including:

• "Part-Time/Adjunct Instructor of the Year 2024" – UAH College of Business

• "Employee of the Year 2024" – Five Stones Research Corporation

• "6 Women to Watch in Huntsville’s Tech Scene" – The Bama Buzz

• "Top 22 in '22 Women in Tech in Alabama" – Business Alabama Magazine

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and a Master of Science in Management of Information Systems (MIS) from UAH, along with an Information Assurance Certificate from UAH.

Connect. Learn. Lead.

Through Cyber Brews, Karen continues to foster innovation, collaboration, and career growth, helping cyber professionals connect, learn, and lead in an ever-evolving industry