Tamiko Fletcher —CISO at Kennedy Space Center With a Heart of Gratitude

Tamiko Fletcher’s career at NASA began in 1999 as a cooperative education student. Her journey to CISO over the following 20 years is nothing short of inspiring. As the chief information security officer, Tamiko is responsible for minimizing the space center’s cybersecurity risk, maintaining visibility into cybersecurity operations, and providing guidance for compliance with NASA’s cybersecurity standards and federal regulations.

In this episode, recorded live from Sunshine Cyber Con, Tamiko joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share her passion for mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. She also reveals how her brother’s career with Xerox and computer-building hobby inspired her own career in tech — shh, she doesn’t want him to get too much credit. Tamiko also details how her small-town upbringing has given her a heart of gratitude in every aspect of her life, including leading others.

And in a first for the podcast, Tamiko answers direct questions from the live audience. Tune in to gain insights into Tamiko’s journey and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way.