Samm Sacks

Samm Sacks is a renowned cyber security expert and senior fellow at both New America and Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and security, she is a leading voice on China’s cybersecurity regime and global data governance. Samm’s work focuses on the complex relationship between the United States and China, particularly in areas of data privacy, cross-border data flows, and the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies. Her deep expertise has been honed through roles advising the U.S. government, launching Siemens’ industrial cyber business in Asia, and leading China tech sector analysis at Eurasia Group.

Throughout her career, Samm has made significant contributions to shaping the global understanding of China’s information and communication technology policies. At the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), she spearheaded the “China Cyber Outlook”, offering critical insights into China’s data governance, privacy standards, and the international expansion of its tech companies. Her testimony before U.S. Congressional committees and briefings for senior administration officials underscore her influence on policy. In addition to her government advisory roles, Samm convenes high-level roundtables and workshops, bridging gaps between policymakers and technology practitioners on complex subjects such as internet architecture and data regulation.

A frequent and respected voice in major media outlets, Samm’s analysis appears in The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, MIT Tech Review, and Fortune. She is regularly cited by Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Her forthcoming book, to be published by the University of Chicago Press, will explore the geopolitics of data and U.S.-China relations—further cementing her role as a thought leader in this critical field. Samm is also recognised for her efforts to foster inclusive dialogue, hosting Women in Technology Salon Dinners to connect experts across sectors.

With her unparalleled understanding of China’s cybersecurity landscape, cross-border data policy, and global technology governance, Samm Sacks is an indispensable resource for organisations seeking clarity in an increasingly complex digital environment. Hire Samm Sacks via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.