Dr. Nancy Mead is a distinguished computer scientist and cybersecurity expert associated with Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI). She is internationally recognized for her work in software security, cybersecurity risk management, and secure software engineering.

She has led numerous research projects, contributed to national cybersecurity initiatives, and helped develop professional training programs in secure software practices. Dr. Mead has also authored and co-authored influential publications in software engineering and information security, significantly shaping the field of cybersecurity education and standards.