A trusted advisor and mentor, Deborah is recognized for clear, calm leadership in times of crisis, her ability to connect stakeholders across complex environments, and her commitment to building the next generation of leaders. She serves on multiple advisory boards and is a graduate-level instructor.

Her contributions have been recognized with national honors, including State Cybersecurity Leader of the Year, the SANS Difference Maker Award, and the inaugural Thomas M. Jarrett Cybersecurity Leadership Award. She holds an MBA from the University at Albany and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CRISC, SANS GSTRT and PMI PMP.