Erin Whitmore

Erin Whitmore is the Managing Director, Executive Risk and Strategic Intelligence at CYPFER, where she drives strategic insight and executive engagement on global cyber risk. With more than 16 years of experience at the intersection of national security, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk, Erin brings deep operational expertise and proven leadership to the firm.

Prior to joining CYPFER, Erin served as Vice President and Global Head of Thought Leadership at Aon’s Cyber Solutions. There, she built and led a global thought leadership program focused on translating cyber threats into actionable strategies for clients across sectors including private equity, critical infrastructure, and financial services.

Erin finished her government career as a case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency as well as served in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. She supported the U.S. National Security Council on cyber threats, led Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations, and managed crisis evacuations in active conflict zones. Her subject matter expertise spans nation-state threats, insider risk, social engineering, and geopolitical cyber disruption.

She is also an experienced analyst relations strategist, having secured top-tier placements in Gartner and Forrester reports and elevated the market visibility of global cybersecurity brands.

At CYPFER, Erin plays a critical role in shaping the way organizations understand, prepare for, and respond to today’s most complex cyber threats. She leads with a clear goal: to equip boards, executives, and global stakeholders with the insight and foresight they need to make confident decisions under pressure. Erin’s intelligence background allows her to connect geopolitical movements, cyber threat activity, and enterprise vulnerabilities – transforming complex threat environments into clear, board-ready strategies.

Through her work, Erin ensures that CYPFER’s clients are not only informed but also empowered. She works closely with executive teams, law firms, and industry partners to anticipate disruption, reduce business impact, and ensure a swift and strategic return to operations. Her leadership supports the firm’s mission to deliver Cyber Certainty™ – with every engagement grounded in operational expertise, strategic clarity, and an unrelenting focus on resilience.