Monsurat Ottun
Cybersecurity Advisor & Founder, CISA/ MOCCA
Monsurat Ottun currently serves as a Cybersecurity Advisor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an entity within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Her role involves enhancing the state’s cyber resilience in collaboration with key partners. Her professional advancement is rooted in her time as an attorney for the City of Providence, where she distinguished herself by spearheading the development of the city’s cybersecurity infrastructure. This initiative led to her promotion to the city’s first Chief Information Security, Data Privacy, and Risk Management Strategist, where she forged significant interagency relationships and laid the foundation for robust cybersecurity practices. Subsequently, Monsurat’s career path led her to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she directed key project initiatives related to data privacy and protection as well as data and AI governance within the Business Services sector, specifically Products and Technology. She holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law and an M.S. in Cybersecurity Governance and Policy from Boston College, supplementing her expertise with certifications including a Certification in Security management (CISM) and specialized certificates in AI and Cybersecurity from Harvard’s Kennedy School.
Monsurat is an active member of several advisory boards, lending her cybersecurity insights to both educational and industry leadership circles. Her mission is firmly centered on elevating cyber and AI practices to create a secure and unbiased technological environment.