Samantha Manke is Executive Vice President and Chief Knowledge Officer of Secure
Mentem, where she leads the development of customized security awareness
programs. Previously, she co-designed and implemented highly acclaimed security
awareness programs at several Fortune 500 companies. Samantha was awarded a
Master’s degree in Security Technologies from the University of Minnesota. She has
become known for her groundbreaking security awareness research conducted
during her time at the University of Minnesota. Her breakthrough approach included
an extensive comparison of security awareness programs at Fortune 500 companies, determining critical success factors and the effectiveness of the programs. Samantha is a noted speaker, media contributor,and facilitator having addressed audiences around the globe. In addition to her graduate work, Manke also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Anthropology from St. Olaf College.