Dr. Cheryl Cooper
Fractional CISO| GRC Strategist| President Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) KC| Author
Dr. Cheryl Cooper is a U.S. Navy Veteran, Doctor of Computer Science, TEDx speaker, author, and one of the nation’s leading voices in cybersecurity, cyber resilience, and women’s leadership in STEM. A Fractional CISO for small and midsize businesses, she equips executives to protect their data, reputation, and revenue through governance‑driven, business‑aligned security strategies.
With more than two decades of experience, including serving as a Fortune 100 Business Information Security Officer, she has led global security programs, strengthened enterprise GRC frameworks, and advised senior leaders navigating complex digital risk.
Dr. Cooper is the founder of Cooper Cyber Consulting Group and President of the Women in CyberSecurity Kansas City affiliate, where she champions pathways for underserved students and women in tech.