Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, Washington, United States of America

Col. (ret) Eduardo Monarez is a Strategic Advisor in the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He is responsible for delivering tailored cybersecurity R&D and operational technologies that connect PNNL’s cyber capabilities with the critical national security needs. Prior to joining PNNL, Ed served in U.S. Air Force where he held several senior leadership positions and was responsible for creating and leading innovation in cyber, intelligence, and military operations. He remains a trusted advisor to civilian and military executives; providing recommendations on programs, technologies, and operations to assess and mitigate cyber security risks.