Susan Landau

Susan Landau is a prominent engineer and policy expert specializing in cybersecurity and privacy. She works at the intersection of technology, law, and policy, analyzing how surveillance, encryption, and information sharing impact individual rights and national security. Landau has contributed to understanding the ethical and practical challenges of securing digital communications while respecting privacy. She has held academic positions and advised government institutions, advocating for balanced approaches that protect privacy without compromising safety. Her work helps inform how societies develop policies around digital security, privacy, and technology use in a connected world.