Dr. Katherine Naunheim

Professor

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Biography

Katherine (Kate) Naunheim is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in developing and implementing high-confidence cybersecurity programs. She has a profound practitioner background in conducting technical assessments and audits, as well as executing control design implementations. Kate performs technical risk assessments for Fortune 500 and midsize companies, utilizing various cybersecurity frameworks to identify and remedy control design implementation gaps. Her career includes a significant role at Unit 42, where she focuses on developing information security program management software. She has previously worked as a senior consultant at a boutique business technology consulting firm, specializing in disaster recovery operating models. Additionally, she has experience at Deloitte, managing cybersecurity audits related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and Payment Card Information Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Kate began her career as a consultant for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, where she developed audit plans and provided financial, acquisition, and budget analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Palo Alto Networks, Unit 42 • Remote

Leading initiatives focused on high-confidence cybersecurity programs and assessments.

Senior Consultant

— Present

Boutique Business Technology Consulting Firm • Remote

Specialized in designing and executing disaster recovery operating models.

Cybersecurity Manager

— Present

Deloitte • Remote

Managed various cybersecurity audits including compliance with NIST and SOX standards.

Consultant

— Present

U.S. Navy/U.S. Army • Various

Provided financial, acquisition, and budget analysis and developed audit plans.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)