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Leslie Daigle is a leading authority on Internet governance, cybersecurity, and the operational stability of the global Internet infrastructure. Her work bridges the critical gap between technical protocol development and real-world security threats, most notably through her influential research on adversarial botnets. In her landmark paper, *"Zero Botnets: An Observe-Pursue-Counter Approach"* (2022, 10 citations), Daigle introduces a proactive framework for dismantling botnet operations—moving beyond passive defense to active pursuit and countermeasures. This work directly addresses how botnets fuel ransomware, market manipulation, and influence operations, offering a strategic blueprint for preserving Internet safety. Beyond this paper, Daigle’s impact is profound: she served as Chair of the Internet Society and as a key figure in the IETF, where she shaped foundational standards for Internet naming and addressing. Her contributions have earned her global recognition as a thought leader in cybersecurity policy and technical governance. For students and researchers, Daigle’s career exemplifies how deep technical expertise can be mobilized to confront the most pressing threats to a free and open Internet.