From Cyberstalking to Cybersecurity Leadership: Kelley Misata’s Mission to Protect Nonprofits

From Cyberstalking to Cybersecurity Leadership: Kelley Misata’s Mission to Protect Nonprofits

March 10, 2026 · 25 min · Season 4 · Episode 63

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Dr. Kelley Misata discusses her journey from experiencing cyberstalking to leading a nonprofit focused on cybersecurity for mission-driven organizations.

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, the hosts sit down with Dr. Kelley Misata, CEO of Sightline Security, to explore the often-overlooked cybersecurity challenges facing nonprofit organizations. Misata shares her powerful origin story — how a personal experience with cyberstalking led her to pursue a PhD in cybersecurity and ultimately launch a nonprofit dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations assess and improve their security posture. She also discusses the misconceptions surroundin...

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