# Wendy Nather

> Senior Research Initiatives Director at 1Password.

A former CISO at the Texas Education Agency and IT security lead for EMEA investment banking at Swiss Bank Corporation, Nather previously led Advisory CISOs at Duo Security/Cisco and was Research Director at 451 Research. She coined the concept of the 'security poverty line'.

- **Category:** [CISOs](https://gracker.ai/cyber-resources/cisos)
- **Website:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendynather/
- **Location:** Austin, TX, USA
- **Company:** 1Password
- **Title:** Senior Research Initiatives Director
- **Verified:** Yes
- **Last updated:** April 21, 2026

## Expertise

- CISO strategy
- Security poverty line
- Identity security
- Research
- Policy

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Wendy Nather?

Wendy Nather is one of the most widely read voices in CISO thought leadership. She is Senior Research Initiatives Director at 1Password and a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative.

### What is Wendy Nather's current role?

Wendy Nather is Senior Research Initiatives Director at 1Password.

### What is Wendy Nather known for?

Wendy Nather focuses on CISO strategy, Security poverty line, Identity security, Research, Policy.

### Where is Wendy Nather based?

Wendy Nather is based in Austin, TX, USA.

### What is Wendy Nather listed under on Cyber Resources?

Wendy Nather is listed in the CISOs category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.