Paul Kurtz's Blog Posts
Paul is a seasoned leader with extensive experience addressing some of the most pressing national security challenges, including counter-terrorism, non-proliferation of weapons, protection of critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity. His career spans government, non-profits, and the private sector, where he has held roles such as Special Assistant to the President on the National Security Council, managing partner for a consulting firm's overseas operations, and co-founder of a venture-funded cybersecurity company.
Career highlights include serving on the ground as a weapons inspector in Iraq and North Korea, acting as Political Advisor in Northern Iraq, coordinating the immediate response to the September 11 attacks, and planning a national cyber defense program. Paul also turned a groundbreaking idea to automate cyber intelligence management into a successful venture that Splunk ultimately acquired.
Currently, Paul serves as Chief Cybersecurity Advisor & Field CTO at Splunk, a Cisco company. In this role, he advises organizations on cybersecurity strategies and innovation, leveraging his vast experience in both leadership and technology.
How Splunk and Dataminr Work Together to Help Accelerate Resilience
AI Knows Best (But Won’t Tell You Why): Cybersecurity’s New Dilemma
From Lone Wolves to Cyber Packs: How Collaboration Crushes Threats
Tipping the Balance: The Power of Automated Cyber Defense Federations
From Espionage to Sabotage: The Shifting Strategies of Global Cyber Conflict
