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Cybersecurity is one of the most critical leadership challenges of our time—and women are stepping up to lead it.

In this episode of imPACT: Women in Leadership, we explore cybersecurity leadership, federal IT innovation, and women in tech with Patti Chanthaphone, Chief Cybersecurity Solutions Officer at Tyto Athene.

With 20+ years in public-sector cybersecurity, Patti helped create the first government-wide Managed Shared Service Provider (MSSP) certified by the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Management and Budget, a program that has become the largest MSSP serving federal agencies today.

Now at Tyto Athene, Patti leads cybersecurity solutions that protect mission-critical operations across defense, federal, and enterprise sectors. Her work focuses on strengthening information security, cyber governance, and federal cybersecurity strategy while helping organizations stay ahead of evolving digital threats.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What it takes to lead in cybersecurity and information security leadership
• How women in technology and government IT are shaping the future
• The importance of cyber resilience and mission-driven innovation
• Leadership lessons from two decades in cybersecurity and government consulting

Patti’s impact has earned national recognition, including the 2025 NVTC Cyber50 Award and the 2025 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Award, honoring her contributions to cybersecurity leadership and innovation.

If you’re interested in women in leadership, cybersecurity careers, federal IT strategy, technology innovation, and mission-driven leadership, this episode delivers powerful insights from a leader shaping the future of digital defense.

🎧 Listen now and discover how strong leadership drives cybersecurity innovation and protects the systems that keep missions moving.

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