Katherine Greathouse, CISSP

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Security Compliance & Customer Trust at Wordly

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Katherine is a cybersecurity leader at Wordly, focused on using security, AI, and automation as business enablers. Described by colleagues as dependable, reliable, and curious, she is currently continuing her cybersecurity degree at Western Governors University to stay ahead of industry trends and empower data-driven decisions.

Outside of her tech career, Katherine is a vocalist and proud mom. She also acts as a strategic advisor for her familys painting business, applying her expertise in operations and technology to help it thrive. She enjoys the energy of attending conferences and connecting with others in the cybersecurity community.

She applies the same core principles of operational optimization and technology to both her cybersecurity consulting and her family’s painting business.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.  They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

Security as Enabler
Focuses on aligning security with business goals, removing friction, and building trust to support organizational growth.
AI in Cybersecurity
Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to help companies stay secure while moving faster in the modern landscape.
Continuous Learning
Returned to university in 2024 to continue her cybersecurity degree and frequently pursues new professional certifications like ITIL® 4.

Media Appearances

Katherine has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Security Compliance & Customer Trust at Wordly
6-2025
Information Technology Security Consultant at Katherine Greathouse Security Consulting
Advisor at Bob's Professional Painting
Security Conference Volunteer at BSidesSF
Security and Compliance Team - Empowering Data Teams with dbt Cloud at dbt Labs

Education

12-2024 - 8-2027
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Western Governors University
A.A from Heald College

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Insights For Selling To Katherine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katherine is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katherine

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katherine move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Katherine take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Katherine

Personality Compatibility


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