Kristina Walter has been appointed as the Chief of the National Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (CCC). Walter, who previously led NSA’s Future Ready Workforce Initiative, brings a wealth of experience to her new role, ensuring that NSA continues to be a premier workplace with a fulfilling mission, engaged leadership, and a supportive work environment.
Returning to the CCC, Walter had a significant role in establishing the center during its early stages. Her previous positions as a strategist for the CCC and chief of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity were pivotal in shaping the standards and operations of NSA’s DIB Services and the overall mission of the CCC.
With over 15 years of experience at the NSA, Walter has held various roles, including leading NSA’s program build activities to deliver a validated and justified Consolidated Cryptologic Program (CCP) and Military Intelligence Program (MIP) budget. She also served as the executive assistant to the Director of the Business Management & Integration (BM&I) Directorate, assisting senior leadership in planning, executing, and administering high-level tasks.
Walter’s deep knowledge and experience make her well-suited to continue advancing the work of the CCC with a passion for NSA’s mission and a commitment to collaboration with partners across the community.