Cristiana Kittner

Cristiana Brafman Kittner is a cybersecurity and defense executive known for her success in building and leading cyber threat intelligence analysis teams. Her expertise encompasses incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security operations, cultivated through leadership positions at Google Cloud, Mandiant, FireEye, and Decisive Analytics Corporation.

Cris holds degrees in International Relations and Military Strategy from Boston University and a Master's from Georgetown School of Foreign Service. This strong academic background informs her work in tracking nation-state cyber espionage, the intersection of cybercrime and state-sponsored activities, and regulatory compliance for technology transfers. Her expertise includes international collaboration and strategic alignment, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. A recognized speaker, published author, and thought leader in cybersecurity risks and intelligence analysis, Cristiana currently serves as a Senior Manager at Proofpoint’s Threat Research Engineering group.