President & CEO
CYBER THREAT ALLIANCE

“Contrary to what many people think, cyber incidents are not victimless. The harm falls on real people. Broad, economic statistics don’t capture this impact; instead, we need to combine individual people’s stories with the larger picture to understand what is happening. Critical Cyber helps make the effects of cyber crime and disruption real in a way that should drive action. The vivid stories demand a response.”

Chair
IT COALITION STEERING GROUP

“Cyber threats are humanitarian events with cascading consequences for the civilians who depend on hospitals, water systems, and power grids every day. Critical Cyber makes a necessary contribution to cyber resilience: giving voice to those directly affected and empowering communities to shape the policies that protect them.”

Cyber Ambassador
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

“International norms and the law applicable to cyberspace lose meaning if we ignore who they are meant to protect. Behind every incident are interrupted lives and vulnerable communities. Cyberdiplomacy seeks to protect citizens whose hospitals, essential services, and livelihoods collapse after an attack. Critical Cyber provides the anchor of reality we diplomats urgently need: verifiable human stories that turn norms of responsible behavior from declarations into imperatives of real protection.”

Vice President of Government Affairs
FORESCOUT TECHNOLOGIES

“Too often, discussions about cyber incidents focus on the mechanics of the attack while overlooking those who bear the consequences. The technical details matter. But so do the people, communities, and organizations left to absorb the impact. That is why Critical Cyber’s work is important. It reminds us that cybersecurity is ultimately about human outcomes, not just technical artifacts.”

Senior VP for the Future of Digital Security
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY

“One of the hardest truths to accept about the harms people face in cyberspace is that they are largely preventable. Proven safety models from industries such as automotive, aviation, and food and medicine offer clear pathways to improvement. The precedent is there—and with the right alignment of policy, industry, and public will, we can make digital safety our next public-good achievement.”

SVP Content Strategy & CISO Advisor
KnowBe4 AFRICA

“What Critical Cyber is doing matters because it turns abstract cyber risks into real human stories. It reminds us that cybersecurity is a common good, not just a technical concern. It is ultimately about protecting people, communities, and the shared systems we all rely on. Storytelling helps to bring this alive.”

Co-Founder & Partner
NEXT PEAK

“Leaders and people commit to cyber resiliency when they deeply understand how our digital and physical lives are at risk. Cyber defenders stand strong when organizations and peers provide material support and moral encouragement. Critical Cyber tells stories that will drive action and readiness. We need more stories and legends.”

Cyber Program Director
THE STIMSON CENTER

“When we tell real stories, we remember that cyber resilience is not just about protecting systems. Critical Cyber elevates the human impact of cyberattacks and the experiences of frontline responders. This initiative is crucial to validate the experiences of the victims and to drive meaningful action.”

Ransomware Negotiator
CYBER RECON

“Having been on the front lines of some of the most impactful cyber incidents, I have a profound admiration for Critical Cyber’s mission. Technical incidents can be opaque and, as a result, are often misinterpreted. Critical Cyber is helping the world to better understand how these incidents impact us, and that work is vital.”

Deputy Director for International Security
CHATHAM HOUSE

“Cyberattacks can feel like abstract events. Yet they have profound human consequences: financial loss, emotional distress, invasions of privacy, and a lasting sense of vulnerability. Listening to those affected must be at the center of cybersecurity conversations, as an essential guide for designing effective responses.”

Founding Partner
THE CYBER POLICY GROUP

“We’ve become numb to reports of financial damages caused by cyberattacks, and this has paralyzed our response. Real stories of the harm caused to real people and organizations have a more visceral impact and more staying power. Critical Cyber fills this gap by finding and highlighting those stories as a means to drive more urgent and effective policy.”