McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security announces addition of leading cyber policy experts to senior fellowship cohort

Today, the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security announced the expansion of its cohort of senior fellows with the addition of two new experts in the cybersecurity policy arena. Daniel Kroese, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks, and Sarah Beth Jansen, Partner at Franklin Square Group, have joined the ranks of world-class cyber leaders at the Institute, bringing additional depth to the ongoing policy work in which McCrary is engaged.

“Both Daniel and Sarah Beth are impressive recruits for us at the McCrary Institute, and we are thrilled to have them joining our leading group of experts,” said Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary Institute. “Apart from their current roles as cyber movers and shakers in the private sector, they each bring a wealth of experience from their time in public service. Daniel was on the front lines of the federal response to major cyber incidents like the SolarWinds attack in his role at CISA, and then returned to Capitol Hill to lead cutting edge legislative and policy work as staff director for the House Homeland Security Committee. Sarah Beth counseled the top leadership of both the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee, before playing a leading role in policy advancement at the Information Technology Industry Council. I look forward to the meaningful contributions each will make to our efforts.”

“I am honored to join the McCrary Institute as a senior fellow,” said Kroese, “and I look forward to hitting the ground running on the important work being done to improve U.S. national security, particularly as it relates to critical infrastructure. The mission of McCrary is at the core of what we do at Palo Alto Networks, so the opportunity for me to give back in helping advance sound policy is exciting.”

“Getting back to my Auburn roots in a way that also connects to my daily work in Washington working on pressing cyber issues for my clients is very meaningful to me,” said Jansen. “I cannot imagine a more consequential moment for our nation when it comes to cybersecurity, and I welcome the chance to engage in this work.”

The McCrary Institute, based at Auburn University with additional centers in Washington, D.C., and Huntsville, seeks practical solutions to pressing challenges in the areas of cyber and critical infrastructure security. Through its three hubs, the institute offers end-to-end capability — policy, research and education — on all things cyber-related.