Kristina Walter

Director, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center

National Security Agency (NSA)

Ms. Kristina Walter is the Director of NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, in this role she is responsible for leading NSA’s open private sector relationships, in collaboration with our government partners to protect our critical government supply chain. Ms. Walter integrates NSA’s unique intelligence insights and technical expertise to defend the Defense Industrial Base and our National Security Systems from cyber threats.
With over 15 years of experience at NSA, Ms. Walter has continuously prioritized the strategic overview of NSA’s missions. Prior to rejoining the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, she led NSA’s Future-Ready Workforce Initiative highlighting the criticality of NSA’s “people-first” mission. As well as serving as the Senior Strategist for NSA, to showcase and implement the Director’s visions through meaningful mission outcomes.
Ms. Walter earned her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, as well as a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Although she is a Pennsylvania native, Ms. Walter is currently a Maryland resident, alongside her husband and two children.

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