Erika Carrara

Erika Carrara is a global technology executive who positions cybersecurity not as a barrier, but as a critical business enabler. Currently serving as Vice President, Chief Information Security & IT Infrastructure Officer, Erika is a retired U.S. Army Military Police veteran and Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) who has spent over two decades leading digital transformations across the defense industrial base, federal sectors, and heavy manufacturing. Leveraging the strategic frameworks of Counter-Insurgency (COIN) doctrine, she actively combats systemic risk by securing the human element—cultivating security awareness and transforming corporate culture.

Her technical expertise lies in building resilient infrastructure using core Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles while pioneering automated, continuous compliance in the GRC space. Recognized as CISO of the Year, Erika’s recent focus centers on the safe operationalization of Agentic AI within complex global supply chains and stringent regulatory environments like NERC CIP and CMMC. A passionate advocate for DEI and veteran mentorship, Erika’s leadership philosophy centers on empowering teams, proving that the most secure organizations are driven by people who are happy, collaborative, and deeply curious.