Kaeli Smith is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and consulting director at Slalom, a consulting firm, where she oversees sales and delivery for the TOLA (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas) market within the Cybersecurity & Risk Management capability. With over six years at Slalom, Kaeli has built a reputation for delivering innovative solutions across all domains of cybersecurity, specializing in the Oil & Gas sector, which accounts for 80% of her client portfolio.

Her expertise spans the entire O&G value chain, working closely with CISOs to develop strategic cyber roadmaps, manage risks, and secure budgets to drive impactful initiatives. Prior to Slalom, Kaeli honed her skills at Deloitte in their Cyber Risk Advisory practice, where she was embedded in Halliburton's cybersecurity department.

Kaeli's ability to bridge the technical and business aspects of cybersecurity has made her a trusted advisor for organizations navigating complex cyber challenges in today's dynamic landscape.