Head of AI, Privacy & Security Assurance
Amazon
Lars McCarter is a cybersecurity executive and Head of AI, Privacy & Security Assurance at Amazon, where he leads global programs spanning security, privacy, AI assurance, compliance, and fraud detection. Previously, he served as Head of Security Architecture at AWS and held senior cybersecurity leadership roles at DHS and CISA.
A former U.S. military officer, Lars has led security, engineering, cyber operations, and risk programs across complex government and enterprise environments. His expertise spans cloud security, AI governance, GRC, threat intelligence, security operations, and strategic risk management.