Author: Kathy Hsu

Kathy Hsu is Head of Federal at AttackIQ, where she leads the company's federal go-to-market strategy and works with U.S. government agencies to strengthen cybersecurity readiness through continuous security validation and threat-informed defense. She brings more than 15 years of experience in enterprise technology and federal cybersecurity, with previous leadership roles at Elastic, Skilljar, Socrata, Brocade, and Apple. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, Kathy is recognized for building strategic partnerships and helping public sector organizations improve cyber resilience against evolving threats. She also contributes thought leadership on federal cybersecurity and defense modernization through AttackIQ publications.
    Insights & Perspectives

    What Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) Means for Federal Cybersecurity

    August 4, 2026
    Explore how Adversarial Exposure Validation, AI, and workforce readiness are reshaping federal cybersecurity beyond point-in-time assessments.
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    Product & Platform

    Testing Security Controls in the Indo-Pacific: A Critical DoD Imperative

    October 21, 2024
    The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical tension and technological competition.
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    How AttackIQ Can Bolster CORA Compliance in the Federal Government

    June 25, 2024
    Federal agencies need strong security controls and continuous compliance. The Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) is a framework or methodology used to evaluate an agency’s cybersecurity posture and operational risks. It typically involves assessing various aspects of an organization’s cybersecurity practices. CORA assessments help agencies understand their current cybersecurity landscape, prioritize risks, and implement strategies to enhance their resilience against cyber threats.
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