Alexandra "Alex" Rose is currently serving as Director, Government Partnerships and the CTU at Sophos. In her role, she spearheads initiatives to strengthen public and private sector relationships while also focusing on enabling both internal stakeholders and external customers to comprehend the evolving threat landscape. Her strategic insights are instrumental in empowering organizations to make informed decisions and effectively manage risks. With a career dedicated to bridging the gap between the technical insights and practical applications, in addition to private sector and government entities, Alex has established herself as a leader in the field. Prior to her current role, Alex demonstrated her expertise by building and leading a U.S. government inter-agency team of over 50 data scientists, technologists, and domain experts. This team delivered advanced capabilities for countering foreign adversarial influence. Her extensive experience includes various roles within the National Security Agency, where she served as Chief Operations Officer, Technical Leader, Analyst, and Linguist during her tenure in the U.S. Air Force and as a Federal Civilian.