Mieke Eoyang is a distinguished national security professional with extensive experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, defense policy, and American government. As the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy in the Biden Administration, she led the Department's development of cyber policy and strategies in response to ransomware attacks, the changing dynamics around technology in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and increasing cyber intrusions into US critical infrastructure.
Prior to joining the Department of Defense, Eoyang served as the Vice President for the National Security Program at Third Way, where she developed innovative policy approaches to pressing national security challenges. Her expertise spans counterterrorism, intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense policy, making her a sought-after advisor on complex security issues facing governments and organizations worldwide.
Eoyang brings over two decades of government service experience, including roles as Chief of Staff to Representative Anna Eshoo, who represented Silicon Valley; the Defense Policy Advisor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy, during the Iraq War; and Subcommittee Staff Director on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence conducting oversight of intelligence and surveillance policy. This congressional background, combined with her service in the Defense Department gives her unique insights into how national security decisions are made at the highest levels of government.
Eoyang is a prolific writer and commentator on national security matters, with publications appearing in prestigious outlets including Politico, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. She has authored influential policy papers on cybersecurity frameworks, digital defense strategies, and the evolving nature of warfare in the 21st century. She has delivered keynote addresses at technology conferences including DEFCON, Usenix: Enigma, and the Aspen Institute. A regular media contributor, Eoyang frequently appears on major news networks including MSNBC, BBC, and PBS where she provides expert analysis on emerging security threats and technology policy developments.
A compelling and authoritative speaker, Eoyang addresses audiences on critical topics including:
- The evolving landscape of cyber threats and defense strategies
- Technology's role in national security
- Public-private partnerships in cybersecurity
- The future of warfare and defense innovation
- Diversity and leadership in national security institutions
Eoyang holds a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Wellesley College. Her combination of legal training, policy expertise, and frontline experience in government makes her presentations both intellectually rigorous and practically relevant.
