Karen has over 20 years of experience helping organizations align IT strategies with business goals to drive measurable results. She has worked with both commercial companies and defense contractors to modernize infrastructure, improve operations, and manage risk through smart, strategic technology planning. In 2021, she became a CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner (RP) to support the Department of Defense’s initiative to secure the nation’s supply chain. Since then, Karen has helped organizations navigate CMMC requirements, perform readiness assessments, and strengthen cybersecurity postures. Her expertise spans cybersecurity risk management, compliance, and IT governance. She specializes in delivering practical, forward-looking security solutions that help clients adapt to today’s constantly evolving threat landscape. Karen’s focus on resilience and proactive security practices ensures that organizations—whether commercial or defense-oriented—can operate confidently, knowing their systems are better protected and aligned with regulatory standards.