Professional Expertise & Experience
Allie Howe is a highly skilled cybersecurity professional, vCISO, and entrepreneur whose expertise spans the entire software development and security lifecycle. Her dual experience in software engineering and executive leadership allows her to bridge the gap between technical implementation and strategic business risk.
Her professional authority is backed by a robust educational and practical foundation:
- Academic Credentials: She holds a Master's in Cybersecurity, providing a strong theoretical and practical base in advanced security concepts.
- Strategic Consulting: As a vCISO, she advises executive teams on high-stakes issues like SOC 2 compliance, governance, and building Trustworthy AI systems.
- Technical Roots: Her background as a software engineer ensures her security advice is practical, efficient, and immediately implementable by development teams.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Allie is a recognized community builder and standards developer in the rapidly evolving field of AI security:
- OWASP Leadership: She is a leader on the OWASP ASI (Agentic AI Security) Working Group, focusing specifically on Code Samples and Developer Engagement. This position places her at the forefront of defining best practices for securing next-generation AI applications.
- Public Educator: She hosts the Insecure Agents Podcast, dedicated to educating the security community on the unique risks and defense strategies associated with Agentic AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Industry Speaker: She is a frequently featured speaker at major events like SecureWorld Events and the Official Cybersecurity Summit where she presents on critical topics like Gen AI application security and risk management.
