Eric Williams
Sr. CIO Advisor for Cybersecurity, Strategy and Operations
Known For
Leading cybersecurity strategy and operational resilience initiatives for U.S. federal telecommunications infrastructure at NTIA.
About
As Senior CIO Advisor for Cybersecurity, Strategy and Operations at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Eric Williams shapes federal policy on protecting critical communications networks and digital assets from emerging cyber threats. His career encompasses assignments across multiple federal agencies, including prior roles at NOAA and the Department of Commerce, building expertise in information assurance and government technology infrastructure. Williams holds credentials from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, grounding his technical background in formal computer science education. His work at NTIA positions him to influence broadband security standards and resilience initiatives affecting regional technology ecosystems, including South Florida's expanding digital infrastructure projects. Williams combines hands-on cybersecurity experience with strategic policy influence across federal telecommunications and spectrum management priorities.