Jessica Gulick, a globally known and respected cybersecurity professional and influential speaker with over 25 years of experience in engineering and cybersecurity. With a background in leading cybersecurity teams, contributing to national cyber standards as an author, and establishing cyber innovation centers, she brings a wealth of expertise to PlayCyber as CEO.

In addition to her role at PlayCyber, Jessica is the founder and commissioner behind the US Cyber Games (blended and women’s team), Wicked6, International Cybersecurity Championship and Conference, and Global Cyber Games. As founder of PlayCyber’s over the last 4 years, she and her team have gained valuable experience and contacts globally in organizing successful large cyber games. They have refined their skills and programs through market testing and operational insights, from securing corporate sponsorships to guiding coaches in creating high-performance cyber teams to running market-leading competitions.

Jessica also holds significant positions such as Chair of the International Cybersecurity Challenge (over 50+ nations engaged), Member of the Steering Committee for the Kunoichi Cyber Games in Japan, Member of the VT BIT Cybersecurity committee, and Member of the Bay Path University Cyber Education Council. Her qualifications include PMP and CISSP certifications, along with an MBA from Virginia Tech, and has co-authored a number of NIST Special Publications on Cybersecurity Standards.