Dr. Georgianna “George” Shea, chief technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation and its Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, is a visionary leader in cybersecurity with nearly 30 years of pioneering experience across federal and commercial sectors. Renowned for her ability to translate complex technical challenges into innovative security solutions, she has been instrumental in safeguarding critical national infrastructure. Dr. Shea is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, bridging the gap between technical complexity and business needs by spearheading the development and piloting of groundbreaking projects that tackle the most pressing national security challenges and shape industry policies and security frameworks.
