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The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are out! It’s always wonderful to read about the incredible women in our industry, who are making fantastic contributions and paving the way for others. This year we had so many exceptional nominees.

MIWIC24 is sponsored by ThinkCyber, BT and Plexal, in partnership with WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate, Assured Intelligence, and the IT Security Guru. It is hosted by Eskenzi PR.

In no particular order, here is PART 2 of the 2024 shortlist along with snippets of what their nominators had to say about them!

Nikki Robinson, STSM/Lead Security Architect, IBM

Dr. Nikki Robinson is a Security Architect with IBM and serves as an Adjunct Professor for Capitol Technology University. Her research is focused on blending psychology and cybersecurity. She has a background in IT Operations and Engineering and moved into the Security field several years ago. Her areas of expertise are in vulnerability management, security architecture and design, as well as integrating human factors into security engineering practices. Dr. Robinson holds two doctorate degrees from Capitol Tech: Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Cybersecurity and Ph.D. in Human Factors, as well as several industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, MCITP, etc). She is also an Advisory Board Member for the Center for Women in Cyber at Capitol Tech.

“Nikki continues to provide an example for young women in this industry that they can do anything they want and be anything they want. They can have a family, work, achieve whatever level of education they want, all while still being a powerful force in the community. She encourages other women in the industry to be bold, keep pushing, and never accept no as an answer.”  

 

Jurgita Lapienytė, Chief Editor at CyberNews

Jurgita’s mission is to bring the most complicated cybersecurity topics to a broader audience, secretly hoping that more and more people will find themselves chatting about ransomware over dinner. Before joining Cybernews, Jurgita spent over a decade in business journalism. Her investigative pieces have brought more justice and transparency to the transport, showbiz, retail, and catering sectors.

“As the chief editor of the cybersecurity online publication, Jurgita is an example of successful female leadership. Jurgita’s dedication to educating the public on cybersecurity aligns perfectly with her mission to spread awareness and understanding of intricate topics in the field, hoping that more and more people will talk about ransomware over dinner.” 

 

Valeen Oseh-Ovarah Founder and CEO of TISOVA

Through her cybersecurity start-up, TisOva, not only is she creating technological solutions but also fostering awareness and empowerment within student communities across the UK. Her commitment to making a positive impact in cybersecurity broadly, but also for women and the younger generation, makes Valeen an inspiring figure in the industry, deserving of recognition and celebration.

“Her three best attributes are her doggedness, impact-driven mindset, and passion. Her resilience fuels the determination to overcome challenges, while her commitment to impact drives Valeen to make a positive difference in the lives of others regardless of location. Passion is at the core of everything she does. Her unwavering dedication to her work and causes reflects these attributes, shaping me into a dynamic individual who leaves a lasting impact in both cybersecurity and broader spheres.”

Anna Rowe, Founder of Catch the Catfish and Co-Founder of LoveSaid

Having been targeted by a scammer, Anna has campaigned to make online dating safer for all. Anna has provided support and education for over 5 years for victims of online initiated emotional fraud. Anna’s actions help those affected by cybercrime in this way. LoveSaid aims to educate and empower individuals to make informed cyber decisions. 

“Anna and Love Said taken cyber training outside of the classroom/office. Their support and advice helps people in their personal time, bridging a gap between classic awareness training and victim support. They’re striving to remove blame from victims and safeguard against attacks. Alongside Co-Founder Cecile, she is campaigning for dating apps to do better when it comes to safeguarding app users.”

Cecilie Fjellhoy, Co-Founder of LoveSaid

Cecilie Fjellhoy is an inspiration to audiences around the world as she first came into the public eye when coming forward with her cheating story, widely recognised as the Tinder Swindler case. With over 200 countries viewing her story on the popular Netflix series, she aims to utilise her admirable reputation to help support others who have been through a similar situation and educate society on the dangers of online scamming. Now the proud Co-Founder of LoveSaid CIC, Cecilie has developed a remarkable career and is now highly sought-after to share her expertise with audiences at speaking events.

“Cecilie is always happy to sit down and talk about her mission. She’s exceptionally driven and down to earth. I am truly inspired by her mission of making it safer for people to date online, holding sites accountable and making real change. She has changed the way I personally look at fraud and online scams. She’s also great at fostering community.”

 

Camellia Chan, CEO and Co-Founder of Flexxon

Camellia Chan is the CEO and founder of X-PHY, a Flexxon brand. Since its inception in 2007, Camellia has grown Flexxon into an international business with a presence in over 50 cities. With Camellia’s passion for innovation and tech for good, Flexxon continues to expand its essential suite of cybersecurity services through its flagship X-PHY brand.

“Camellia is a leader who embodies servant leadership. She is always trying to better herself, those around her and the industry as a whole. Yet, with all the accomplishments under her belt, she remains humble, personable, and authentic. 2023 was an extremely hectic year for her and Flexxon, as she set up the company’s new corporate and R&D office in the US. She did this while leading the engineering and research efforts for the company’s two new solutions, giving her time and guidance to all aspects of the business. I find her to be inspirational on a daily basis, for the largest and smallest aspects of business and life.” 

Sophie Powell, Co-Founder of CyberWomen

Sophie Powell is a Graduate from the University of Warwick in Cyber Security and is currently working with CyberFort Group in a rotational role. Her interests lie with OSINT techniques and its effects on individuals and businesses, which was the speciality of her dissertation on her undergraduate degree. She is also the Co-Founder and Director of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C, which is a community built to inspire learning, networking, and positive change towards diversity in STEM subjects.

“Sophie is a true champion of women in the industry, which I find incredibly exciting. She did most of the work as a student herself! She’s grown it to four branches at unis across the country.”

Jasmine Eskenzi, CEO and Co-Founder of The Zensory 

Jasmine has been at the forefront of a global cyber mindfulness movement! She’s a champion of wellbeing in cyber and on a battle against burnout. The Zensory app has been developed by Jasmine and team specifically to help users boost their mood and avoid burnout. The app has been piloted by huge corporations, including one of Africa’s biggest banks, and the results have found that mindfulness reduced phishing, which is pretty revolutionary! 

“Jasmine is genuinely determined to help make cyber a healthier place for all. She’s responded to a real problem that isn’t getting better. Action is important!  She leaves lasting change that goes beyond people’s jobs. She helps people’s lives and in some cases, may even save them.”

Jade Eskenzi, COO of The Zensory

Jade is pretty exceptional and works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that cyber wellbeing is being taken seriously. She’s at the forefront of a global cyber mindfulness movement and yet she’s not one to shout about her involvement! 

Jade and The Zensory team are on a mission to reduce burnout in cybersecurity. The Zensory app has been developed specifically to help users boost their mood and avoid burnout. The app has been piloted by huge corporations, including one of Africa’s biggest banks, and the results have found that mindfulness reduced phishing. 

“Exceptionally humble, compassionate, driven, Jade is always genuinely looking for ways to make the industry (and beyond) better.” 

Teresa Rothaar, GRC Analyst at Keeper Security

Teresa Rothaar is a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) analyst at Keeper Security. In this role, she spearheads employee cybersecurity awareness training; maintains the company’s RFP response library; creates and maintains internal security policies; develops automated GRC processes to achieve robust risk management and compliance results; performs external vendor risk assessments; and facilitates third-party certification audits.

“Teresa has a story, like many of us, where she seemed to land in cybersecurity and thrived in the industry. Prior to attending university, she’d worked as a general copywriter. Teresa decided to keep leaning on copywriting skills and began offering technical copywriting services as a freelancer. This opened up a side door into the tech industry and, ultimately, cybersecurity.”

 

Lottie MacCallum, Head of Marketing at Trident Search
​​As Head of Marketing at Trident Search, Lottie supports the brand through developing marketing communications and delivering events to attract and drive candidate and client engagement.

With seven years of marketing experience across a range of industry sectors, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our marketing processes and will help to drive growth and development in line with the company’s vision.

“Lottie has fully immersed herself in the industry and it’s constantly creating events that brings the community together. Events that foster innovation through diversity and collaboration. She is an exceptionally hard worker and puts her job first … she is one of few who genuinely cares about her output and the effect she has in the industry. Lottie works tirelessly to deliver the best work across the organisation. From overall branding of trident search to personalised marketing for each individual brand for our consultants. She also hosts, organises and delivers cyber events monthly without fail.” 

 

Desiree Young, Executive EVP of Global Partnerships & Strategic Innovation, ThriveDX

Desiree D. Young has more than 20 years of experience in higher education in credit and non-credit learning environments. She worked with a private college as the director of education for seven years. Young managed and developed associates and bachelor-level degree programs. For the past 14 years, Young was the executive director of programs and enrolment management at the University of Miami. She created, implemented, and managed professional certificate programs and corporate/customized training. 

*Desiree is the most inspirational mentor and leader. She is a prime example of the person we all strive to be. She reaches out to others to uplift them and fills us with hope for the endless possibilities we can achieve through her example. Desiree does this with much humility and selflessness.

 

Kadesha Henry, Teacher at Kadhack

Dr. Kadesha Henry is a prominent figure in the field of cybersecurity, known for her extensive expertise and contributions. As the owner of “KADHACK,” a distinguished cybersecurity consulting firm and training school, she has been at the forefront of safeguarding digital landscapes. Her impressive academic journey and professional accomplishments speak volumes about her dedication to the field.

“Kadesha Henry’s significant contributions as a cyber teacher, CEO, AI master teacher, and author make her a deserving candidate for recognition, as she exemplifies excellence, leadership, and dedication in the field of cybersecurity education and innovation.”

 

Helen Patton, Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor at CISCO

With more years working in the Security, Risk, Privacy and Resiliency professions than she cares to say, Helen Patton advocates using information risk, security and privacy to enable the mission of organizations and to support society at large. Helen is an Advisory CISO at Duo Security (now Cisco), where she shares security strategies with the security community. Previously she was the CISO at The Ohio State University where she was awarded teh ISE North American Academic/ Public Sector Executive of the Year, and an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase. Helen actively encourages collaboration across and within industries to enable better information security and privacy practices. She believes in improving diversity and inclusion in the workforce, and mentors people interested in pursuing careers in security , privacy and risk management.

“In summary, Helen Patton is not just a cybersecurity professional; she is a catalyst for positive change, a mentor, and a champion for diversity, making her a truly inspiring figure in the cybersecurity community. Her advocacy for more “naps” and aversion to “bagpipes” adds a delightful touch to her vibrant and impactful personality and makes me smile!” 

 

Iretioluwa Akerele, Co-Founder of CyBlack

Iretioluwa is the Co-Founder of CyBlack, a non-profit that’s on a mission to build and support the next generation of black cybersecurity talent. She has mentored and supported many students, launching them into careers in cybersecurity.

“Iretioluwa is a shooting star.  One that is guiding millions to secure this dark world.” 

 

Rosie Anderson, Head of Strategic Solutions at Th4ts3cur1ty Company

She’s been hailed as the ‘unofficial Angel of the North’ because of her commitment to the community of cybersecurity practitioners in the North. She organises local meet ups, has arranged not one but three BSides events and is also a member of the CAPSLOCK community. 

“She’s constantly looking for ways to help people, whilst excelling in her career and always learning. All with the cheeriest disposition, and an infectious passion to do good in the world.” 

 

Laketta Hawkins, Leader of an Inclusive Workforce Enablement Team in the Security and Trust Organisation at CISCO

Laketta has made significant contributions to the cybersecurity community through her role as the Talent Planning Program Manager and Leader of the Inclusive Workforce Enablement Team at CISCO. Her innovative ideas have transformed programs into award-winning initiatives with a global impact. 

“Laketta’s ability to connect with individuals, identify their unique talents, and foster collaboration is a standout attribute. She brings people together, creating a supportive and inclusive environment and is able to help others see talent, skill and ability that the individual didn’t see before.”  

 

Charlotte Smith, Skills Growth Lead and Cyberfirst Regional Engagement Lead at CyNam

Charlotte works for Cyber Cheltenham (CyNam), a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based in Cheltenham. The goal of CyNam is to bring together the best technology minds from local SME’s and Startups to fully harness the rich cyber security ecosystem that flourishes around Cheltenham, the home of the National Technical Authority for Information Security, GCHQ. Charlotte has also worked tirelessly to promote the Cyberfirst for Schools Programme with high schools and colleges. 

“Her level of passion and enthusiasm hold no bounds embracing technical experts and non tech to better the sector as a whole.”

 

Nicola Huskie, Chief Commercial Officer at i-Confidential

Nicola has moved up in seniority through several roles and is now the Chief Commercial Officer for i-confidential, which is a cyber and risk consulting company.  She previously headed up the Talent Acquisition Team. i-confidential is an employee-owned company and Nicola has been nominated by the company’s employees to be their representative on the Board of our Employee Ownership Trust. Nicola has committed her time and her team to understanding the diversity challenges facing the cyber security industry.  Nicola is also working with Saturday School to form a STEM education funding partnership. 

“Nicola is helping to change perceptions of who is in the industry and the career pathways available.” 

 

Natasha Harley, People and Culture Manager at Cyber Chain Alliance

Natasha has a career of helping individuals find their dream career in cybersecurity, and is now responsible for people and culture within a cybersecurity business. She is also a lead mentor with Capslock, and gives her time freely to help others into the industry. She also (Co-Founded and previously served as VP of) WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate. 

“I am inspired by how she helps people find their first roles in cyber, inspiring others, and helping businesses to build inclusive practises.”

 

Kayleigh Sallows, Product Manager, at ISMS.online

For the past four years, Kayleigh has been product manager for ISMS.Online’s information security SaaS product. She consistently volunteers to speak at company events to encourage other women to step up and join the conversations. She has helped craft and talk on our webinar series, including a highly popular webinar on supply chain security, in which she also delivered a live demo. 

“The care and ethics emerging in Kayleigh’s work hold promise for her continued impact as her cybersecurity career progresses. Her achievements to date as an inspiring woman showcase intellect and values vital for the next generation. I sincerely believe Kayleigh deserves recognition to fuel her future contributions with this encouragement.”

 

Jinal Patel, Security Engineer 2 at Amazon

Jinal completed a Masters degree in computer software engineering at Arizona State University. After graduating she started work as a Security Engineer at Amazon, where she has worked for over three and a half years. She also mentors others, imparting knowledge and wisdom on those entering the industry.

“Jinal’s contributions through mentorship are what truly inspire everyone. By taking the time to impart her knowledge and experience, she has strengthened security culture industry-wide. The ripple effects of her work to foster others’ success will help safeguard our community’s future resilience.”

 

Yemurai Rabvukwa, Cyber Security Specialist/Influencer at SB Content LTD

Yemurai is a dynamic force at the intersection of Chemistry and Cyber Security, she stands as a trailblazer in navigating unconventional career paths. She’s a Chemistry graduate at the forefront of analysing cyber threats within the Financial Services. Yemurai is also the content creator behind the social media account STEM Babe on TikTok. Her brand STEM Babe aims to provide resources for people to get into the field of STEM/Tech and help share tips, advice, and resources for people to succeed in their career journeys, regardless of what career stage they are in. With over 55,000 followers across the brands various social media platforms, STEM Babe has shared opportunities for people across the world to kick start their careers within the corporate world. 

“Yemurai is a dynamic force at the intersection of Chemistry and Cyber Security, she stands as a trailblazer in navigating unconventional career paths.”

 

Jan Carroll, Managing Director at Fortify Institute

Jan Carroll is a Cybersecurity Lecturer and course creator at UCD Professional Academy. Jan founded Fortify Institute, with the aim to close the cyber skills gap by providing flexible cybersecurity training to professionals. Jan has a passion for teaching and mentoring and aims to bring more women and underrepresented groups into the security industry. 

“What is most inspirational about Jan is her unwavering dedication to making the digital world a safer place, not just through technological advancements but also by empowering individuals.” 

 

Ellie Calver, Cyber Security Apprentice at BT 

Coming from a background of limited knowledge in Cyber Security and Technology as a whole, Ellie has made significant strides in upskilling and becoming an early professional in the industry. Ellie continues to support in operational work, ensuring that key infrastructure is protected from malicious actors and keeping BT’s customers safe. Additionally she has not hesitated from getting involved with volunteering activities, promoting cyber security as a career to the next generation within both schools and scout groups.

“Coming from a group of friends that was made primarily up of girls I saw first hand how they believed that technology as a whole want an industry geared towards them. Ellie has managed to overcome this stereotype and has strived to become a professional in the industry, never letting her doubts get to her, continuing to show that cyber security is not a male orientated industry..”

 

Melissa Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Sitehop

Melissa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sitehop, a company that delivers ultra-high speed, low latency, and high-grade cryptography solutions using FPGA hardware. With over 15 years of experience in founding and growing tech start-ups, a team of engineers and experts passionate about securing the backbone of the internet and communications. Sitehop has been selected as one of Yorkshire’s 50 Most Exciting Companies. 

“She set her sights high and knew she would have to work twice as hard to get there, but that only made her twice as good as those in the same position. The success she has felt and the difficulties she has surpassed are testament to her personal strength and are endlessly inspiring.” 

 

Holly Foxcroft, Head of Neurodiversity Consulting at Stott & May Consulting 

Holly is an experienced subject matter expert in neurodiversity, cyber crime, cyber security and mental health. She has over ten years experience in consulting and public speaking, leading and curating events, project management and business strategy.

“It’s hard to choose just one inspirational thing about Holly. It’s evident that she has done so much in the industry to make a difference. But above all, it is her passion for DEI and dedication to going above and beyond to make a difference. Few people possess the energy Holly has, and the cyber industry is very lucky to have her.”

 

Maril Vernon, Senior Application Security Architect at Aquila

Maril Vernon, known as the “One Woman Purple Team’,’ is an ethical hacker, co-founder and host of The Cyber Queens Podcast (recently acquired by Hackers in Heels), senior offensive security engineer and proven programme manager and pioneer in the purple teaming space — a niche in offensive security testing that has recently gained popularity demonstrating cyber resilience in the cyber threat landscape. Maril strives to make women’s voices heard.

“Maril is the future with her aspirations to improve the climate and increase accessibility and inclusion of women, encouraging authenticity and integration of each person’s unique talents.”

 

Stacey Champagne, Principal Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead, ASRC Federal/Hacker in Heels

Stacey Champagne is the founder & CEO of Hacker in Heels, a company on a mission to increase the number of women in cybersecurity and influence greater societal change. By transferring the skills she developed as a graphic designer to the increasingly important and lucrative field of cybersecurity, Stacey dramatically changed the trajectory of her life. Now she is helping others do the same through her community and programs that help women launch and grow six-figure careers in cybersecurity. She is also highly skilled in incident response and risk management.

“She is, in my opinion, the epitome of an inspiring and worthy practitioner to follow but also a voice on social issues.”

 

Jennifer Fernick, Senior Staff Security Engineer at Google

Jennifer is a computer scientist and Senior Staff Security Engineer at Google. She was previously the SVP & Global Head of Research at NCC Group, leading one of the largest and most prolific private-sector security research teams in the world, and was a founding Governing Board and Technical Advisory Committee member of the Open Source Security Foundation.

“Jennifer lives and breathes security and is passionate about using the scale of her influence to protect individuals’ privacy, security, and safety.” 

 

Zinet Kemal, Cloud Security Engineer at BestBuy, TEDx Speaker, 4x Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor

Zinet Kemal is a woman of many talents, having changed career from the legal sector to cybersecurity. Zinet is also a TEDx speaker, an esteemed LinkedIn Learning instructor, and a 3x published award-winning children’s book author. She currently works for a Fortune 500 organization as a Cloud Security Engineer. Zinet is paving the way for the next generation of exceptional women in cyber.

“Through her words, Zinet empowers young minds to envision themselves as the cyber heroes of tomorrow.”

 

Samantha Humphries, Head of Security Strategy EMEA at Exabeam

Samantha has defined strategy for multiple security products and technologies, helped hundreds of organisations of all shapes, sizes, and geographies recover and learn from cyberattacks, and trained many people on security concepts and solutions. Samantha also set up the Embrace the Change event initiative to showcase women in leadership roles. 

“Sam’s love and passion for the industry is contagious.” 

 

Nicole Borbely, BISO Support at PwC

Nicole is an exceptional example of how skills can be transferable and how cybersecurity can be an industry for all. In the space of only three years, Nicole went from a career in jewellery to a full time BISO at a large consultancy firm. She also volunteers with the Biohacking Village to promote safe cybersecurity practices to healthcare manufacturers and workers. 

“Nicole always goes above and beyond to help people, not afraid to speak the truth, makes people feel confident and like they can achieve anything.”

 

Jasmine Gillard, Consultant Team Leader at Pentest People

Jasmine started her career as a cybersecurity consultant and now has been promoted to cybersecurity consultant team leader, managing and leading a team of seven consultants within just two years. Her skills as a penetration tester specialise in all areas of internal infrastructure. She is also a CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) and Registered Penetration Tester (CRT), plus a CHECK Team Member (CTM). She also works closely with Pentest People’s Academy to help train and upskill others. 

“Jasmine is passionate about helping other young women overcome imposter syndrome and the positive effects of mentorship – she also mentors the seven team members she manages.”

 

Zoe Mackenzie, Information Security Manager at TSG and Volunteer Co-President of WiCyS UK&I Affiliate

Zoe Mackenzie is an Information Security Specialist at TSG and the Vice-President of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) UK Affiliate. She has experience managing global vendor risk assessment programs and architecting risk platforms with a focus on automating and uniting business compliance and legal team processes. Zoe is an experienced public speaker and frequently talks on topics such as risk, strategy and cryptography. In her work at WiCyS UK Affiliate, she focuses on facilitating opportunities with strategic, media and corporate partners which result in the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in the security field.

“Zoe has worked tirelessly to build a free to access, vibrant support community in the U.K. to amplify the mission of the WiCyS Global organisation, supporting the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cyber. This year Zoe has rescued the Affiliate organisation, recruited and led a volunteer team, saving it from near collapse, and achieved 4x growth of its member base, exceeded its following to over 4000 and as a result has given hundreds of women free training, networking and development opportunities that for many have been career changing.”

 

Saja Aljulaud, Senior Information Security Analyst at Mastercard 

Saja is an up-and-coming senior cyber security analyst currently working for Mastercard. Saja has volunteered for multiple community groups such as the ISC2 London Chapter and WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate. As a Community Lead for WiCyS UKI she has pioneered multiple very successful marketing campaigns, built their new website from scratch and continues to engage the community by running the organisation’s Linkedin page. 

“Working with Saja is an absolute joy. She works brilliantly in our team but also gets a huge amount of initiatives off the ground herself without much help from others! She’s a treasure to our leadership team and I’m inspired by her every day.”

 

Agata Samojlowicz, Deputy Challenge Director (Digital Security by Design), UK Research and Innovation  

Agata has over 15-years of experience in commercial digital activity. She started her career with T-Mobile International in their global Content Team. After this, Agata worked for a number of innovative content developers and technology companies such as Disney, Capcom, Shazam and Tapjoy. Since August 2019, Agata has been Deputy Challenge Director at DSbD. Within this role, Agata has been actively advocating for the development of cybersecurity policies at a government level.

“Agata is a skilled Cyber Professional Leader who promotes Cyber career pathways and connects industry, academia and government for the benefit of future cyber resilience and supports the career pathway for cyber skills development and the drive towards the commercialisation and innovation of more secure products and services.”

 

 Mollie Chard, Head of Cyber Delivery at Capgemini 

Mollie has been working in security for 10 years and has progressed from an Information Systems Security Officer to the Head of Cyber Delivery managing a team of over 50 senior security managers and junior staff. She is an influencer in the cyber security space and a top Linkedin leadership voice with over 13k followers. She spends a huge amount of time paying it forward to her peers and those looking to get into the cyber security industry by writing fantastic resources on her Medium blog. Mollie also volunteers with the WiCyS UKI Affiliate leadership team as a Chief Advisor.

“I’m sure many people would be lost without her contributing resources to the industry!”

 

Helen Oluyemi, Information Security Manager at Pollinate International Limited

Helen has had a broad and varied career so far. In 2021, Helen volunteered as a facilitator and mentor with Cybergirls, a year-long fellowship program designed to equip African girls and women with globally recognised cybersecurity skills. Between May 2017 and March 2022, she worked with TechHaven as a Career Coordinator to provide free tech training for Africans looking to transition to a career in tech. Since May 2023, she has volunteered as a facilitator for Cloud Security with Cyblack. She’s also a WiCyS mentor. She is now working as an Information Security Manager at Pollinate International Limited.

“Helen’s unwavering passion for empowering women to start a career in cybersecurity, my commitment to bridging the gender gap in this field and my ability to inspire and mentor others and see them grow inspires me about myself.”

 

Kalyani Pawar, Application Security Expert at Zipline

Kalyani is an AppSec engineer at heart and navigating the dynamic world of startups. After working for a couple of Fortune 500 companies, she now works at a Series F unicorn called ZipLine and their focus is to secure drones and infrastructure. She’s also a proud mentor. 

“Kalyani’s dedication to using her skills for the greater good, from securing life-saving drone deliveries to empowering underrepresented communities in STEM, is profoundly inspirational. Her ability to balance high-level technical work with meaningful community engagement exemplifies the impact one individual can have on both the field of cybersecurity and society at large. Her work ethic, discipline and will power to always wanting to help people grow is not something I have encountered a lot.”

 

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The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are out! It’s always wonderful to read about the incredible women in our industry, who are making fantastic contributions and paving the way for others. This year we had so many exceptional nominees.

MIWIC24 is sponsored by ThinkCyber, BT and Plexal, in partnership with WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate, Assured Intelligence, and the IT Security Guru. It is hosted by Eskenzi PR.

In no particular order, here is PART 3 of the 2024 shortlist along with snippets of what their nominators had to say about them!

Katherine Hutton, Product Manager (OT Security) at Fluence

Katherine is currently working as a Product Manager, OT Cybersecurity for Fluence, a renewable energy organisation. She is a Mum of 3 children and a military wife. Whilst moving from country-to-country she always volunteers for her nearest geographical cybersecurity initiative. In the UK she joined the WiCyS UKI Affiliate Leadership Team as Treasurer and most recently she was awarded the position of Fellow on the Veterans Advanced Energy Project run by the Atlantic Council. She has previously worked in project management, achieving an MBA at Duke University and working for the U.S. Secret Service. 

“Being a parent to three young children and working a high-stress cybersecurity job could be hard to juggle for most people, however Katherine truly takes this in her stride and still finds time to volunteer.”

 

Eliza-May Austin, CEO of th4ts3curity Company 

Eliza-May Austin is the CEO of th4ts3curity.company a tech start-up specialising in cyber defence through adversary emulation purple teaming and building corporate defences against cyber attack. She also Co-founded PocketSIEM, the world’s most cost-effective SIEM service, and is the Director of LHS (Ladies Hacking Society) the world’s largest community of female hackers! 

“Eliza-May is intelligent, brave and self-believing. Her constant drive and thirst for knowledge is inspiring.”

 

Beth Allen, Channel Manager at Flashpoint

Beth is an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with 8+ years of proven success in providing high-quality intelligence and data analytics for clients globally. Formerly a key member of a managed security service provider (MSSP), where she provided threat intelligence services to multiple clients across various industries. She is now working as a Channel Manager at Flashpoint. She has also taken on the role of Affiliate Ambassador for WiCyS UK & Ireland affiliate. 

“Her work has not only been instrumental in safeguarding our digital assets but also in inspiring and empowering other young women in the field which I believe is evidence of her quick scaling growth and impact on others.”

 

Gabrielle Botbol, Offensive Security Consultant, Desjardins & C.S. by G.B.

Gabrielle is a pentester and a cybersecurity blogger. She has cultivated a community exceeding 90,000 members on LinkedIn and reached over 10 million readers globally, thereby solidifying her influence and reach within the field. Her work involves securing a company’s applications and systems by looking for potential vulnerabilities.

Gabrielle created a self-study program to become a pentester, which led her to focus her efforts on democratising information security. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of several organisations. In addition, she is a speaker/trainer from global events to universities.

“Her life is dedicated to making cybersecurity a mainstream culture. All her current and future projects are aligned with this goal.”

 

Lauren Winchester, Senior Vice President, Risk Advisory, Corvus Insurance

Lauren began her career working in a law firm, then pivoted to cybersecurity and risk management. Prior to joining Corvus, Lauren spent five years on the Breach Response Services team at Beazley. As Senior Vice President of Risk Advisory for Corvus Insurance, Lauren leads a team of cybersecurity and incident response experts who are dedicated to helping companies get the right risk mitigation strategies and security controls in place. Armed with actionable threat intelligence from research and aggregated claims data, she and her team alert insurance policyholders of emerging threats to prevent cyber-attacks as well as counsel them at the time of a claim to ensure a smooth incident response process.

“Lauren is not only inspiring because of her contributions in a cybersecurity leadership role but also because she serves as a role model and champion for women to enter and advance in the industry.”

 

Alex Keedy, Director of Strategic Operations at Zero Fox

Alex is a knowledgeable Director of Strategic Operations and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) subject matter expert (SME) skilled in leading workstreams and managing global teams across sales and operations. Her educational background includes a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Security Studies from The Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce and a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. 

“Alex is not only a professional powerhouse but also a champion for women’s success. She actively engages with universities, promoting diversity, and tirelessly uplifts women in various fields. Her dedication to seeing others succeed is truly inspiring, and her commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is a testament to her leadership and advocacy.”

 

Blessing Usero, Information Security Manager, Cyber for School Girls 

Blessing Usoro is an Information Security Manager, with experience developing and managing security solutions for large-scale enterprises across a range of industries. Her background in telecommunications, security operations and risk management, as well as her unique perspective as a woman in cybersecurity, informs her measured approach. She’s passionate about diversity and inclusion, balancing the genders in the industry, and leads Cyber Women Ireland, as well as Cyber For Schoolgirls.

“What truly sets Blessing apart is her unique perspective as a woman in a field traditionally dominated by men. Her passion for diversity and inclusion is not just a professional stance but a personal crusade.”

 

Clare Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of ITUS Secure Technologies

Clare has a PhD and MA in Governance, Compliance and Data Protection. She has extensive project management experience with specialism in IT governance. Clare has over 12 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She’s also a member of the Cyber Runway programme, where she’s inspired her peers by imparting knowledge and advice. 

“Clare knows the strength of the ecosystem and that its power comes from giving back. She is so well placed to impart this wisdom and is happy to do so.”

 

Chelsea Jarvie, CISO and Director, Neon Circle

Chelsea Jarvie is an award winning CISO (she became a CISO by the time she was 30!) and professional speaker, known for pragmatic cybersecurity leadership and fostering inclusive tech cultures. With a degree in Ethical Hacking, she has led transformative IT and cyber strategies across various sectors. She is the Director of Neon Circle, a cyber security company focused on supporting clients to efficiently reduce their security and information risks using a pragmatic and risk based approach. She has also chaired the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference in Scotland for the past 5 years.

“Each role Chelsea takes on is seen in her eyes as another opportunity to prove the old guard wrong and bolster the ambitions of the people around her. That’s why Chelsea is an inspiration to me and many others around her.”

 

Roisin McCarthy, CEO of Verifoxx

Roisin is CEO of Verifoxx, an Identity Verification as a service solution (powered by Zero Knowledge technology). Verifoxx was recently named as one of England’s top 15 IoT start-ups, for driving digital transformation. Roisin transitioned from a corporate career, where she managed multi-million dollar consumer brands, into managing her own cyber company. Roisin is also actively engaged with programs like Founders4schools and Access Aspiration London to empower girls from underserved communities who may be uncertain about pursuing careers in STEM and cybersecurity. She is also a member of various entrepreneur networks.

“My hope is that other women who are stuck in careers they have lost interest in, or women who want to move into cybersecurity but are not technical can draw inspiration from how I have managed to do this and build an award winning start-up that has both private and public investment, with a talented team.”

 

Kellie Stockham-Vasey, Cybersecurity Consultant at TSG

She has recently joined TSG after working as a management consultant for KMPG Australia. She has a masters degree in cybersecurity, intelligence, policing and counter-terrorism and worked with the Australian Border Force in Indonesia. Alongside her work she was the South Australia Co-Chapter Lead for the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN).

“Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed in my job I have a call with Kellie and she calms the situation by rationalising the next steps. She’s the best person to go to for a pep talk. I find her very inspiring in the way she approaches work and gives back to her community.”

 

Amy Wong, Director of Engineering, IBM

Amy has diversified experience as software engineer and development manager in Collaboration, Information Management, Cloud and Security with upline responsibilities in Development, Quality Assurance, Release Management and Operations in Agile environment. Having worked at IBM for over a decade, she is currently Executive Director of Engineering, Data Security. 

“She has grown many women in her organization. She is humble and amazing at motivating her team into delivering great products.”

 

Alexandra Mercz, Founder of Synterra Asia

Alexandra Mercz is an accomplished cybersecurity and technology Chief of Staff with a strong track record in multinational financial institutions and start-ups. She has held senior positions at several CISO and COO offices and is well-versed in engaging and communicating with all C-level stakeholders, leadership, staff members and external parties. She is intimately familiar with standards, frameworks, and policies, as well as technical measures and protocols. She is the founder of Synterra Asia, a business and technology consultancy. 

“Alexandra Mercz’s three best attributes are her visionary leadership, innovative mindset, and her commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.”

 

Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO of SQR Group

Shelley has over a decade of experience in founding, launching, and scaling successful businesses. Before joining SQR she served as the Managing Director of a regulated mobile telecoms operator and co-founded ManxIX, the Isle of Man’s Internet Exchange. Her leadership experience spans across various sectors, including technology, telecommunications, and space.

“Shelley has a performing arts background and has had an unusual route into cyber, so she is a fantastic model for others who might not otherwise see themselves in the sector.”

 

Sophie Keats, Cybersecurity Content Writer at Proofpoint

Sophie is an experienced professional writer producing high quality content that ranges topics including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Cryptocurrency. She started her career in cybersecurity at 50 years of age after working in education and has demonstrated her passion for this topic by writing a book for seniors and creating cybersecurity awareness materials to help people become safer online. She is a member of the Women in Cybersecurity Toronto chapter.

“Her greatest strengths are her determination, empathy, kindness and passion for driving human centred cybersecurity awareness for women.”

 

Shobitha Shivakumar, Cyber Security Consultant, IBM

Born and raised in India, Shobitha has always had a passion for technology and a thirst for knowledge. In Grade 9, she was awarded a scholarship by the Singaporean Government to study in Singapore’s top Junior College. She then decided to follow her dreams of pursuing her University studies in the UK and completed an MEng in Computer Science and an MBA. During her degree, she also did a placement year at IBM as a Cognos Technical Support Analyst providing application support to their EMEA and North American clients. Today, Shobitha is a Security professional specialising in Security, Consulting and Commercial skills. 

“Shobitha is very passionate about advocating the importance of women in technology and diversity and inclusion. During her time in IBM, she has taken every opportunity to fulfil this cause and make a difference to causes that matter to her.”

 

Rachel Gentry, Managing Director, RTG Commercial Services Ltd.

Rachel is a highly experienced SC and NPPV3 cleared information security leader with the practical knowledge and strategic insight to deliver positive business impact. Her remit typically focuses on:

• Initiating and implementing security in digital and business change initiatives using recognised methodologies and frameworks
• Managing cybersecurity and information security operations, anticipating and responding to threats and malicious behaviour
• Leading and implementing Information Security and Assurance functions
• Advising and overseeing the design, implementation and operation of information security management functions
• Advising and mentoring leadership teams to ensure improved security control.

Rachel’s experience has spanned over 30 years in public and private sector organisations, advising and supporting board members and senior leaders. Current areas of expert delivery include digital transformation, information security, data privacy, cyber security and counter fraud strategy.

“Rachel has built a successful limited company delivering high quality information security services to security-focussed companies in the UK. She is personable, and delivery focussed, ensuring that her clients always achieve their security objectives in a pragmatic way.”

 

Isabel Scavetta, Product Manager & Co-Lead of Inclusive Cyber Project 

Isabel is a Product leader ensuring that the tech of the future is built with society in mind. She is currently addressing the human aspect of cybersecurity, using product development in cyber B2B SaaS to help people navigate their digital lives with confidence worldwide. Isabel headline talks, panels, podcasts and press as a top 100 voice in the UK technology sector (TechWomen100), UK Cybersecurity Council Role Model, and multi award-winning advocate for tech, AI and DEI.

Isabel cares about product management, the future of tech and growing opportunities for underrepresented talent in technology. I’ve been featured by organisations including BBC News, the UK Cybersecurity Council, Microsoft, Code First Girls, Brown Rudnick LLP and more.

As the Lead of the Inclusive Cyber project at the World Economic Forum Global Shapers, Isabel has introduced 100s of non-STEM students to cyber careers, and champion the youth voice for cyber to enterprises and policymakers.

“Isabel is a recognised industry advocate that helps women from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in cyber and tech careers. Her multi-award-winning work to improve gender diversity and progress in the sector, which is currently less than 25% female, includes her voluntary role as the Co-Lead of the Inclusive Cyber project at the World Economic Forum Global Shapers, where she has successfully introduced hundreds of non-STEM students to cyber careers.”

 

Shana Dacres, Senior IAM Architect at Capgemini

Shana is an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Cyber Security Architect with subject-matter expertise across all Identity and Access Management topics as it relates to both cloud and on-premises enterprise technology, and the relationship between the architectures. She has helped to drive significant enterprise transformation, with the ability to quickly apply experience to new environments, architectures and technologies.

“Shana’s achievements stand as a testament to her commitment to excellence and breaking glass ceilings. She often goes beyond the call of duty for her clients, working in partnership to overcome challenges and develop secure scalable solutions. She has spearheaded community development initiatives such as Cyber Angels UK, a Capgemini community network focused on attracting, retaining and promoting female cyber talent through community events, knowledge sharing and mentorship.”

 

Emma Mackenzie, Information Security Governance Analyst at abrdn

Emma previously ran her own award winning hairdressing business for 10 years however in May 2022 she started a 16 week full time cyber security bootcamp in order to completely change her career. Emma graduated from the bootcamp in September having also achieved the CISMP and the ISO27001:2013 foundation certificate. In October 2022 she landed her current role as an Information security governance analyst with abrdn where she is utilising her communication, problem solving and team working skills gained from her previous career as well as building a deeper understanding of her knowledge and experience within a wide range of areas of cyber security. 

“Emma is a career changer into the industry. She was a hairdresser/makeup artist for 10 years, running her own award winning business, before making the change into Cyber via a 16 week intensive bootcamp. Emma graduated the bootcamp with her Ce-CSP , an ISO 27001 foundation certificate and also her CISMP. She advocates  that anyone can work in Cyber if they have the ambition and determination to get there and is proactively talking about her journey and trying to encourage and help others to make the change.”

 

Sudha Iyer, Senior Vice President, Citi 

Sudha is a results-driven Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect working in a specialised Enterprise Chief information security officer appointed team at Citi. She acts as a catalyst for driving data protection security architecture as a central program and promoting security of data by design from concept to completion. By building strong relationships and influencing people at various levels, she help safeguard Citi’s business assets, it’s interests and provide alternatives whenever consulted, so informed decisions can be made.

Sudha is well known for her expertise in developing data protection strategies for the CISO especially in complex areas of cryptography, key management, distributed and Decentralised architectures and cloud. Sudha is trusted for creating pragmatic, nimble pathways for effective alignment of policies, execution of strategies and running security programs successfully in general.

With international credibility and involvement in senior leadership working groups, Sudha remains dedicated to continuous learning and growth in the cybersecurity field.

Sudha champions equity at workplace and promotes talented technologists through Women in technology group, she chairs at Citi and a proud Women in CyberSecurity Ambassador.

“Sudha leads by example by pioneering and taking up challenging roles where only men have a majority.”

 

Jenny McCullagh, Graduate Cyber Security Engineer at Leonardo/Director & Co-Founder of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C

Jenny is the Co-Founder of CyberWomen Groups and a Graduate Cyber Security Systems Engineer. Through her time at university, it became clear that change was needed to support women in cyber security. Jenny was excited to start this company to inspire women and support students that have an interest in joining the cybersecurity industry. CyberWomen Groups C.I.C aims to provide support and resources for university students and provide a safe, inclusive community that will allow them to smoothly join the industry.  

“Jenny is the definition of a young, inspiring women that has recently entered the industry, doing so by storm.”

 

Neha Hudait, Security Product Manager at Nvidia

Hudait joined NVIDIA in 2022 as a technical security product manager after completing two internships at the company while studying electrical engineering, computer science and business administration at UC Berkeley. She and her team collaborate across the company to keep NVIDIANs safe in their everyday digital operations, analysing processes and developing security products. Their work reduces cloud security vulnerabilities for NVIDIA and the broader industry, and aims to increase security consciousness.

“Ms. Hudait’s dedication to continuous learning is commendable, and she consistently raises the bar for those around her in both technical expertise and leadership attributes.”

 

Anna Palmin, Head of Cybersecurity & Trust at Siemens AG

Anna Palmin, a cybersecurity expert and the head of the “Cybersecurity & Trust” group, has been driving, coordinating and shaping the development of holistic, innovative, system-wide concepts and solutions which allow optimal protection for industrial products, plants and factories for almost 20 years. At the same time, she always aims to ensure an optimal customer-friendly design. The invention she created with her former colleague Xin Xie in 2019 makes it possible to capture all the components in a network easily and comprehensively. It then verifies their identities using different appropriate methods and registers them in a central inventory. In this way, any fake or manipulated device will be immediately recognized. And all fully automatically!

“To me, Anna Palmin’s success as a leading innovator in cybersecurity at Siemens, breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field, serves as a powerful inspiration for women in STEM.”

 

Lauren Zink, Manager (Culture, Awareness, and Training), Indeed

With over 10 years of experience in managing and executing world-class security culture programs, Lauren is passionate about the human aspect of cybersecurity and the importance of education, communication, and engagement. As the Manager of Security Culture, Awareness, and Training at Indeed.com, she led a diverse, global, and high-performance team that develops and delivers targeted, role-based, and interactive security information and training to over 10,000 employees worldwide.

Lauren is also a  LinkedIn Learning cybersecurity author and instructor, with a course on building a security awareness program with phishing simulations. She has been published in several industry magazines and websites, and recognised as an influential woman in tech by Crain’s Cleveland, a cyber educator of the year, and a power 100 women in security. Lauren enjoys giving back to the security community through mentoring, speaking, and volunteering, and advocating for women and diversity in tech. Her mission is to empower and enable people to be security savvy and to make a positive impact on the security posture of my organisation and the industry.

“Lauren Zink has an impressive track record of accomplishments that showcase her commitment to advancing cybersecurity and promoting diversity in the industry.”

 

Emma Humphrey, CEO of KURO

Emma is the CEO of Kuro, a cyber security start up lowering the barriers to trusted, secure cloud capability. Following a career in military intelligence and open source investigation, Emma was awarded a First Class Honours in Law at University of Birmingham. She had a particular interest in the regulated sectors, international commerce and ethics. LLM Masters of Law – how the law and ethics collided with data and technology during the Pandemic to create organisational risk. Drawing on an intelligence, investigatory and legal background, Emma joined Blacksmiths Group to help public and private sector organisations understand and mitigate against risk .She is particularly interested in insider risk, those threats associated with human actors and how to recognise, mitigate and react to incidents. Emma leads the commercial consultancy on a variety of projects spanning multiple sectors. Emma is passionate about defence, SMEs and innovation and as such, was an active member of the Security Board and the Defence SME Committee at ADS and a board member of the Three Counties Defence and Security Group (3CDSG). Shaping policies and regulation around technology and strategy is a key component of national security. She is now CEO of KURO. 

“Emma’s bravery when it comes to speaking up about inclusive policies, and the impressive way she has thrown herself into the investment drive of the company.”

 

Celine Pypaert, Security Transformation Manager at Johnson Matthey

Celine Pypaert is Security Transformation Lead at Johnson Matthey, a global sustainable technologies company. Part of the Security Leadership Team, Celine delivers new security projects to drive the cyber strategy aligned to overall business goals. In her spare time, Celine has been a co-founding member of a DEI Employee Resource Group and mentors women in cyber security.

“Celine drives cyber transformation and has a holistic, proactive and strategic approach to help her current business and to empower people.”

 

Jemma Davis, Founder and CEO of Culture Gem

Jemma’s goal is to help individuals stay safe online while providing opportunities for companies to protect themselves through security culture and behaviour change. She can be found supporting companies of all sizes to utilise the tools in their arsenal to profile appropriately and communicate with their people, not users, people.

“She’s a great asset to UK cyber and it’s inspiring to have individuals with her mentality in the sector.”

 

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The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are out! It’s always wonderful to read about the incredible women in our industry, who are making fantastic contributions and paving the way for others. This year we had so many exceptional nominees.

MIWIC24 is sponsored by ThinkCyber, BT and Plexal, in partnership with WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate, Assured Intelligence, and the IT Security Guru. It is hosted by Eskenzi PR.

In no particular order, here is PART I of the 2024 shortlist along with snippets of what their nominators had to say about them!

Katie Shanahan, Associate Director of Consulting at Crossword Cybersecurity 

After working in Germany as part of ING’s Communications team and being involved in a migration project, Katie finished her degree and worked at a PropTech start-up, managing numerous responsibilities. Despite being one of the most junior people in the organisation, Katie set up and led the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. After leaving the start-up, Katie moved into Information Security where she has been ever since – supporting clients and delivering value across people, process, and technology. Katie is the youngest ever Associate Director at Crossword Cybersecurity, delivering transformation programmes for clients from start-ups to FTSE 100s. Katie has founded Authentically Me in Cyber Security, a community to enable women and non-binary folks in cyber, information security, and data protection to bring their full selves to work.

“Katie is constantly finding ways to empower people in the cyber security community. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she has led to a ripple effect of other people improving this industry.”

 

Julie Osborne, Director of Security Control Frameworks at Barclays

Julie is an experienced cybersecurity leader, with demonstrated success in leading teams through change and complexity. She is passionately leading on Diversity & Inclusion and focused on youth and talent progression. Julie has been a long-standing member of a mentor program at UTC Reading, guiding students in preparation for a career in the tech sector. She also led the development of a Cyber-based part of the computer science curriculum at UTC Reading, engaging students in creating innovative cyber solutions. Externally, she has just become an affiliate member and ambassador of WiCyS, and is an avid supporter of InClusive inCyber, actively supporting initiatives for diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity. 

“From my very first time speaking to Julie, I could feel the passion, energy and care radiate off her. She is a true inspiration to all, and one of the warmest, loveliest individuals you could ever hope to meet. Everything about her is inspirational. Her capacity for love, care and empathy, her ability to put herself out there, her exceptional talents with people, her fantastic leadership and mentorship capacities, her cyber talents, her career path to date… it’s hard to choose just one thing. The world truly needs more people like her.”

 

Roselle Safran, CEO and Founder of KeyCaliber

Roselle spent a decade as a cybersecurity practitioner and leader before becoming an entrepreneur. She led cybersecurity operations at the Executive Office of the President during the Obama Administration, directing tactical measures and strategic initiatives for protecting and defending the White House’s network.

Prior she managed the computer forensics and malware analysis teams at the Department of Homeland Security’s US-CERT. With an understanding of the needs and technology gaps in the industry, she switched gears to cybersecurity entrepreneurship. The first cybersecurity company she founded was Uplevel Security, which was acquired by McAfee. KeyCaliber is the second cybersecurity start-up she has founded.

“Roselle is a trailblazer as one of very few female entrepreneurs in cybersecurity, and even fewer female serial entrepreneurs. She has come up through the ranks and persevered in many challenging environments. She uses her experience to give back to the community and encourage other women to enter and excel in the industry.”

 

Madihah Mohd Saudi, Professor, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

As a Professor in the Information Security & Assurance Programme at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), she drives innovation in both realms. Her tenure as USIM’s former Chief Information Officer(CIO) and USIM’s Board of Committee Member,  underscores her visionary integration of technology, strategic plan, education and cybersecurity. Her interests are in malware, computer security, machine learning and artificial immune system (AIS). She has produced numerous papers at international level. She is currently actively involved with building cybersecurity solutions for children’s cyber-criminal sexual abuse, with the cooperation of Royal Police Malaysia and CyberSecurity Group, Bristol,UK. 

“Prof. Madihah’s influence resonates across borders, shaping a brighter future in cybersecurity and education. Her legacy of knowledge, mentorship, and global collaboration continues to guide aspiring minds and professionals alike.”

 

Meera Sarma, Founder/CTO at Cystel Limited

Meera has a background in both physics and cybersecurity, Dr. Sarma is a pioneer in the field of cybersecurity and quantum computing. Her career has included producing groundbreaking research on hackers, contributing to the UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, consulting with the EU Commission and supervising over 15 doctoral researchers in cybersecurity and related areas, demonstrating her technical expertise. In 2023, Dr.Sarma represented the UK on the LATM trade mission, showcasing her leadership on the global stage, in the new field of cybersecurity and quantum computing.

“She is a role model for BAME women in STEM. Her achievements in physics and cybersecurity demonstrate technical excellence in fields where women are still underrepresented, particularly in the BAME community.”

 

Neha Mehta, Assistant Manager at Deloitte LLP

Neha is an experienced PAM professional with strong focus on CyberArk, Delinea, Arcos, Okta, MicroFocus NetIQ, BeyondTrust, and other IAM/PAM products. Neha has a proven track record in leading PAM and IAM teams establishing business requirements, developing processes, designing and implementing IAM/PAM solutions and delivering successful projects across a range of industries. Highly skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop effective IAM/PAM strategies. Not only this, but Neha moved from India during the pandemic, securing an exceptional role in an industry she was fairly new to.

“Overcoming geographical and educational barriers, she not only attained a reputable position but also embraced the chance to contribute significantly to a field initially unfamiliar to her.”

 

Anne-Marie O’Donnell, Cybersecurity Consultant BH Consulting

Anne-Marie completed a Masters degree in Applied Cyber Security and is passionate about computer security, working in the industry for the past 3 years. She is a keen participant in capture the flag hacking events and a regular attendee at security conferences nationally and internationally. Anne-Marie has an extensive administrative background but is now pursuing a career as a Cybersecurity Consultant.

“She is a wonderful role model for anyone considering a move into cyber and for anyone returning to the workplace after an extended break.”

 

Arati Chavan, VP, Information Security  at McKesson

Arati is an accomplished technology executive renowned for her visionary leadership in the security and technology space. With a proven track record, she drives strategic technology initiatives that harmonise with organisational objectives, ensuring impeccable risk management and regulatory compliance. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and nurturing talent, a key driver for achieving high-performance outcomes. Arati has been active contributor to CSA, ISACA, and the Cloud Security Alliance.

“She is an inspiring leader that has impacted and inspired people around her for performance excellence and always instilled the feeling of community.”

 

Emma (Yuan) Fang, senior security architect, EPAM Systems

Emma is a seasoned cloud security professional with a track record of over 10 years of experience in security architecture & strategies, application security, cloud security and incident response domains. She is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and an active member of the security community (ISC2, OWASP and Cloud Security Alliance). She has previously delivered public seminars/technical talks at security meetups and UK university. She’s also joined WiCyS as an Ambassador.

“Based on my experience in the industry, I’ve observed my male peers confidently highlight their skills and stepping forward for recognition. This is a trend that I believe should be replicated among all genders. My decision to self-nominate serves an act of self-advocacy, and through this act, I hope to inspire others in the field.”

 

Sue Eggers, Cybersecurity at Nationwide Building Society 

Sue has worked for Nationwide since 1978, first joining as a legal assistant. She now works within the SOC team. She is passionate about ensuring colleagues are supported and is highly knowledgeable in cybersecurity.

“Sues endlessly positive attitude. The fact she is hugely supportive of her colleagues but never seeking recognition for her efforts. Her true commitment to Nationwide (she knows the location and branch code for every single Nationwide Branch and we have the most on the UK high street – over 600!)”

 

Vivian Dufour, CEO and Co-Founder of Meterian

Vivian has extensive experience in product management and development. Vivian began her career in 1998 as a Technical Yahoo at Yahoo, where she internationalised US Yahoo! Finance intraday charts C/C++ code for 8 European exchanges and built and launched location-based websites. In 2005, Vivian moved to a Senior Product Manager role at Yahoo!, where they defined digital video experience in hybrid web and mobile app ecosystems and co-led the redesign of LOVEFiLM in the UK and DE. In 2012, they became a Senior Product Manager at LOVEFiLM/Amazon. In 2014, Vivian took on the role of Head of Digital at MINERVA Research Labs, and in 2016, they became Product Manager of Language Learning Solutions for Schools at EF Education First. Most recently, in 2018, they became CEO of Meterian, where they work to automatically identify software security, stability and licence risks.

“Vivian is hugely busy leading Meterian’s investment round and bringing on clients but still invests time in considering what more the company can do to make its recruitment and culture inclusive.” 

 

Jean Mcleod, Founder of Abri CS

Jean is a cybersecurity specialist with a strong foundation in Healthcare Solutions, honoured as a recipient of the ‘Woman in Tech’ Scholarship. Her career journey led her to excel as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, culminating in her Unicorn position. Her professional achievements include spearheading pivotal projects such as ‘Scoping the digital landscape at UHB NHSFT’ and driving a ‘diversity in digital’ initiative to bridge the Tech skills gap. She’s the Founder of three Social Enterprises. 

“Jean is an inspiration for her grit and determination to forge a career in cyber.”

 

Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps, Asda

As the Head of SecOps for the largest greenfield technology transformation project in Europe, Lianne is building a leading edge security team from scratch to meet the needs of a modern retail organisation while empowering her team to think innovatively to create new standards in best practices.

“Lianne has grown a team at Asda that has a 50/50 gender balance, which is notable in cybersecurity. This team is high-performing and award winning, being invited to speak at international conferences. She is at the forefront of looking at how modern SecOps can be leveraged within a huge organisation while still being a key community contributor.”

 

Debby Briggs, CISO of NETSCOUT

Debby has more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and celebrates her 20th year at NETSCOUT in 2024. Before joining NETSCOUT, Briggs held various roles within IT security departments, including network administration and IT infrastructure positions at leading companies including HealthSource and RSA. Briggs is also a patent owner for technology using trust profiles for network breach detection.

“She not only does her job extremely well, she also inspires by spreading the knowledge she has gained to other women. She is also involved in numerous charities that help the underprivileged.”

 

Stephanie Luangraj, CEO and Founder of WomenWhoSecure

Stephanie is an innovative cybersecurity professional driven by a passion for safeguarding digital landscapes and mitigating emerging threats. Stephanie’s expertise extends beyond traditional cybersecurity roles, as she is fascinated by the intricate process of software sales and is dedicated to staying at the forefront of new threats and ransomware developments. Beyond being a great practitioner, Stephanie is the Founder and CEO of WomenWhoSecure, a platform dedicated to empowering and advocating for diversity within the cybersecurity industry. She’s also host of the popular WomenWhoSecure podcast.

“Stephanie’s advocacy for diversity and inclusion goes beyond rhetoric—it’s a celebration.”

 

Jaspreet Kaur, Academic and Scholar

Jaspreet is a security professional with experience in a variety of roles, including an academic, researcher, consultant, writer, bug hunter, reviewer, and keen learner. She believes in continuous learning and knowledge sharing. 

 

Nurit Bielorai, Product Manager at Aqua Security

Nurit is an expert in supply chain security, having been in security her entire career. Nurit is motivated by working with her peers and is unafraid of experiencing new things (she moved from Panama to Israel by herself at age 17). She has created and presented talks to numerous industries and companies regarding the difficulties facing companies in the cloud native security journey.

“Her dedication to customer needs and understanding the threat landscape in order to educate the community is second to none.”

 

Rebecca Taylor, Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager, Secureworks

Rebecca Taylor is Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager for Secureworks®, and an ambitious champion for women and diversity in cybersecurity. Her passion to support diversity in the workplace is evidenced in her own career path. Having studied creative writing alongside psychology and business, Rebecca worked a few roles before joining Secureworks in 2014 as an executive administrative assistant. She quickly realised that cyber security was an industry she not only wanted to work for, but one she wanted to work in. 

“Rebecca cares. She will always help anyone and finds time to be there personally and professionally.”

 

Grace Hulse, Senior Manager of Incident Response at KPMG 

Before entering the cybersecurity industry, Grace worked for Greater Manchester Police for nearly two decades. Now, she’s vowed, both professionally (through work in the private sector) and personally, to help and support the local community with knowledge and advice on being cyber secure. During the pandemic, she worked with small businesses to provide support to be more resilient. Grace has also worked with students and universities to support and create the next generation of cybersecurity talents in the northwest. 

“Grace has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership in the field, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a people-centric approach to management. Her dedication to developing and mentoring others within the team is truly commendable, as she routinely goes above and beyond to ensure the growth and success of her colleagues.”

 

Nikki Webb, Global Channel Manager at Custodian360

Nikki, as the founder of the Cyber House Party and part of The Beer Farmers, passionately commits to community building in cybersecurity. Alongside her day job, she ensures these events cater to all industry members, strongly advocating the message that “no one is left behind.” Her dual roles significantly contribute to the cybersecurity community by fostering inclusivity, support, and collaboration, enhancing the industry’s collective strength and diversity. 

“Nikki embodies the spirit of inspiration through her selfless contributions, impactful mentorship, and unwavering advocacy for inclusivity and advancement.”

 

Illyana Mullins, Founder, WiTCH (Women in Tech and Cyber Hub) 

Since being crowned ‘one to watch’ in 2022, Illyana has founded WiTCH, a not-for-profit group that supports women reskilling into cybersecurity and encourages retention and keeping women in cyber. She is also the founder of BSides Cheltenham, a not-for-profit cyber security conference. The event is a day of networking, development and talks (completely free of charge for attendees). 

Additionally, she is also the new Bristol and Bath Cyber Community Lead working with TechSpark to help grow the cyber security community in the South West hosting events, and working closely with other cyber clusters through the UKC3 in order to create a more unified cyber security community. 

“Nothing ever seems to get her down and despite adversity always seems to come back with more passion and energy.” 

 

Chiedza Kambasha, Senior Partner & Lead Crisis Consultant, AKG Global

For more than 15 years, Chiedza has counselled presidents and world leaders through global crises, advised Fortune 50 CEOs through complex challenges across the diverse African market, and helped manage the reputations of some of the world’s highest-profile individuals. She is also a multi-award winning entrepreneur, international businesswoman and speaker . When Chiedza is not fixing international crises she’s overseeing the development of her multifaceted business interests at The Chiedza Kambasha Group (CKG) whose interests and operations are across retail, agri-business, mining, healthcare, education and real estate.

“Chiedza Kambasha has contributed immensely through her personal development skills fund and the use of technology as a catalyst to unlock potential across all communities, in the cyber security community space. She is a visionary and trailblazer in the field of innovation and cybersecurity, whose unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence have transformed the landscape of cybersecurity -based strategy and innovation in across West and Central Africa.”

 

Ebony Steventon, Cyber Crime Support Officer, Regional Cyber Crime Unit (RCCU)

Ebony entered the industry fresh from her forensic undergraduates degree, with no prior technical knowledge or experience. In her role at the RCCU, Ebony is responsible for increasing awareness of the current cyber threat landscape and empowering organisations in increasing their digital awareness.

“Ebony is always willing to go the extra mile and do what hasn’t been done before. Recently, she delivered cyber advice to a group of adults with learning disabilities, as she felt this was a group that received limited support in regard to cyber. I admire Ebony because she is never afraid of a challenge, and is always eager to help everyone. I also find the way she has immersed herself into this industry admirable, as she conducts herself as if she has been in cyber for years! Her confidence and knowledge is a true testament to her attitude towards cyber.”

 

Patricia Schouker, Vice President Alliances & Strategic Partnerships, PolySwarm

Patricia is leading PolySwarm’s business development efforts and strategic initiatives. With her extensive background in cyber and energy security, she brings a wealth of experience from her work in Fortune 500 and Public sector environments. Beyond her work in business development and strategy, Patricia is dedicated to advancing the OT/ICS security community. She actively shares her insights and expertise through various channels, including presenting at webinars and podcasts, authoring articles and publications on OT/IIoT security topics, and engaging in online forums and groups centred on IT/OT security. Additionally, Patricia is an esteemed member of Future Congress, actively promoting science and technology expertise in the U.S. legislative branch.

“Patricia is a visionary who is actively helping to improve global threat detection by building a global network of security experts utilising PolySwarm’s decentralised & crowdsourced threat detection platform that is replacing VirusTotal.”

 

Amy Stokes-Waters, CEO, Esc. (The Cyber Escape Room Co.)

With over a decade of experience in the IT sector, Amy’s built a reputation as a force of nature, disrupting the industry with her no nonsense approach. Her past roles cover sales, marketing and project management, and with a network that’s tough to rival, she knows how to make things happen.  An advocate for bringing more women and minorities into cyber, Amy speaks about diversity and inclusion regularly, both at events and on social media.

“I am inspired by her thirst to always do better and keep pushing the business forward.”

 

Dr Andrea Cullen, CEO and Co-Founder, CAPSLOCK

Andrea is not only Co-Founder and CEO of CAPSLOCK, but also a tutor at the reskilling company. Andrea has experience in people, technology and process related cybersecurity. Andrea was a computer science lecturer and has a PhD in Ops Management which is all about process development and people.

“Andrea is opening up the world of cyber to people who would have not considered this as a career path before by making reskilling accessible. She is changing people’s lives for the better.”

 

Lorna Armitage, COO & Co-Founder CAPSLOCK 

Lorna is Co-Founder, COO and Lead Tutor at CAPSLOCK. Lorna has an extensive background in education and cybersecurity. Lorna was a senior lecturer in computer science and cybersecurity at a university for many years. However, she’s also been a cybersecurity consultant. She’s passionate about tech, especially the human side of technology. 

“Her leadership has seen CAPSLOCK change lives through giving them practical cyber skills that lead to jobs. She is passionate about making the UK more fair and making sure those from disadvantaged backgrounds have a fair choice. She has also been vocal about bias amongst investors in the media, campaigning for investors to be more conscious about their bias.”

 

Lisa Ventura MBE, Founder of Cyber Security Unity Limited 

Lisa’s career in cybersecurity has been wide and varied, spanning over two decades. Lisa entered cybersecurity in 2009 when she worked in an operations/marketing role at Titania Ltd. Her passion is the human aspect of cybersecurity and, as a result, aims to raise awareness of growing cyber threats that impact the lives of many people worldwide. Lisa has also founded Cyber Security Unity, a global community of cybersecurity professionals that aims to unite the industry worldwide. She’s also host of an InfoSec Lunch Hour and was honoured with an MBE for her work in cybersecurity and diversity. 

“Lisa has a tremendous amount of resilience, tenacity and kindness. She will help anyone who needs it without question.”

 

Laure Lydon Senior Director, Security Governance & Assurance – Babylon

Laure Lydon is Senior Director of Security Governance and Assurance at Babylon. An expert in information security transformation, cyber risk management and security governance, Laure helps organisations to maximise the effectiveness and value of their security resources. Her career spans two decades, having held international, senior security management roles within healthcare, technology, communications and logistics. Laure is an active advocate on international security policy, including cyber risk management regulation and secure software development, and a passionate champion of diversity and inclusion in security. 

“Laure is a driving force in the cyber security industry and women in cybersecurity initiatives. She’s often the one putting in a ton of effort behind the scenes but rarely gets the public credit she deserves. Personally, she has been my mentor whilst building up the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) UKI Affiliate and without her we wouldn’t have grown to where we are today.”

 

Sonakshi Kashkari, Senior Manager of Cyber Partnerships, at Standard Chartered Bank 

An experienced Cyber security advisory consultant with a passion for exploring and solving complex information security challenges. Sonakshi has experience in providing guidance and subject matter expertise in cyber, technology and third-party risk governance and strategy for business and risk owners across industries.

“Sonakshi is an up and coming cyber professional whose passion and dedication for the industry is mirrored the work and initiatives she’s involved with. In her professional life she has accelerated her career and within 5 years of working in the industry she’s now a Senior Manager. Having worked with Sonakshi in her volunteering with the WiCyS UKI Team it’s clear why she has accelerated in this manner. She’s passionate, driven and just gets on with it! I’m happy to say she’s now working in an interim Board role at WiCyS UKI and I look forward to seeing where she progresses in the future.”

 

Hazel McPherson, CISO of ALD Automotive and Director of 4FOX Security 

Hazel is a senior Information Security expert with over 20 years of experience in technology and security. As the Chief Information Security Officer at ALD Automotive in the UK, she is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the organisation’s information and cyber security initiatives, ensuring the protection of people, critical assets and customer data. Throughout her extensive career Hazel has demonstrated a relentless commitment to enhancing the security posture of all organisations she has worked with, but also building the on the industry body of knowledge in a number of domains. 

“Hazel is one of the less public stars of security. She quietly just gets on with helping people and growing the community. She always has time for people who need help and support, and appreciates people for who they. She sees the strengths in us all, and has a unique way of helping us shine.”

 

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Over the last four years, The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards have celebrated some of most inspirational women from across the cybersecurity industry. From CISOs to students, the awards aim to celebrate everyone, no matter what stage of their career they may be at. In previous years, notable winners have included SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4, Anna Collard (who has gone on to champion wellbeing in cybersecurity), Anne Woodley, Senior Security Specialist at Microsoft, and 2022 ‘One to Watch’ Illyana Mullins, who went on to found WiTCH  (Women in Tech & Cyber Hub).

With nominations open for this year’s awards, we spoke to two very inspiring previous winners: Paula Page, Director of Operations at Cyndicate Labs, and 2022 One to Watch Tamzin Greenfield, Cyber Security Analyst at Cyber Security Associates.

What have you been up to since being named as one of the top 20 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022?

PAULA: Since being named one of the top 20 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022, quite a lot has changed for me. Having been in my previous role for 5 years, and having thoroughly enjoyed it, I was already thinking about what I wanted long term career wise but that all too common enemy of a lot of women that we know and love, imposter syndrome, was sitting on my shoulder, not so quietly chanting away. This award was really appreciated and genuinely helped to give me a bit of a push to listen to myself and to believe that I would know when the time was right to make the change.  During the Summer of 2023, after lots of thought and consideration, I took a deep breath and started the ball rolling.

I was pleased to have a number of really interesting offers to join businesses of varying type & sizes, but one really stood out, not least due to the fact I knew the guys really well having worked together previously. More importantly, I believed that we were aligned in what we wanted to build and how we wanted to be different.  So, in November I joined Cyndicate Labs as the third Director and have the most exciting opportunity ahead of me, working with people I admire and trust, with a very real work life balance that is at the top of the list of importance for me & my family.

It has been the perfect move for me both career wise and personally and am enjoying every moment of the journey.

TAMZIN: The biggest thing has definitely been my graduation from my apprenticeship. I sat my EPA exams in July and passed with a merit, and had my graduation ceremony in November, so it was a long couple of months waiting for the day I could officially take off my “apprentice” label! I also started working with groups such as the Cyber Helpline and was chosen to be Chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s apprenticeship panel for the last quarter of my apprenticeship. Once I graduated, I was promoted into a Senior and Shift Lead role in the SOC where I’ve worked, and it’s been great to take such a significant step forward in my career.

I’ve been taking a little break from being quite as active in the community just to get back in touch with the hobbies I put aside during the apprenticeship, and to make some space for myself, but I’m excited to sink my teeth back into all the community has to offer and use my new role to give back to younger people in the form of mentorship and support!

What did winning the award mean to you?

PAULA: The award really did mean a lot. I’m approached fairly often with ‘You’ve Been Shortlisted’ emails and you read them and there is always a pound sign attached. I don’t want to be recognised because I have paid, so the fact that my first award in my career was one which was via a real and genuine nomination process, followed by shortlisting, meant a great deal.  I have the award on a shelf by my desk and it genuinely makes me smile when I see it.  It may not be much in the eyes of some, but for me, it’ll always be quite special.  Especially as our daughter was so excited by it and asked if she could take it to school for a project they were working on about female representation – this is why it matters.

TAMZIN: I was so surprised to be awarded One to Watch, it didn’t quite hit me until I was on the train home! It really was such an honour, and it reminded me that I’m surrounded by such a wonderful, uplifting community of women in cyber. Sometimes it can be hard for me to let other people in, and I like to be the one fixing and supporting, which can feel isolating. Just being in that room made me realise how much community action has changed the face of cyber, and that it isn’t something that one person can fix alone.

What do you think should happen in 2024 to further support women in the industry?

PAULA: I think there’s unfortunately a lot of talk and a lot less action around this topic.  It’s like flexible working, it feels like it’s become somewhat of a ‘buzz word (phrase)’ which companies are happy to put on their marketing and shout about but don’t then actually put into play.

For me, promoting education and training is right at the heart. We shouldn’t just be looking at supporting women already in the industry, we should be looking to engage students during their education. I do a lot of work with local schools around this and have supported teams of girls through Cyber Centurion and ran Cyber Awareness Career days where students have genuinely gone on to choose subjects which will help them progress into a career in the industry. With a show of hands, it’s painfully clear how many girls aren’t aware of the options open to them in the Cyber world, so I think that’s a huge step we need to take.

For the women already in the industry, visibility and representation really matters. Keynote speakers and panel members, subject matter experts talking about their passion.  But can it please not always be about being a women in cyber?! I get asked to speak on this subject so often I now barely even reply to them requests. Talk to us about our experience, our love of the industry, what we have done in our careers, don’t try and tick a box by wheeling us out like the token female show pony, it’s insulting.

Finally, although I could go on and on, the one closest to my heart is real, genuine, and supported flexible working opportunities. Again, it’s an easy win when you’re putting your job description together but think about how it actually pans out in reality within your business.  Is it genuinely flexible? The number one thing I focus on when building a team is this, no matter the make up of the team, but given that such a huge number of women are still the ones which take on the vast majority of the unpaid labour that is done, be it childcare or housework or caring for a family member or friend, we are disproportionately affected by the traditional Monday – Friday 9 -5 working pattern.  Culture is at the heart of everything for me, both for my teams and my clients, and the most repeated feedback I ever receive is just how life changing that freedom and flexibility can be for people. It’s not difficult to do if you’re committed to it and all too easy to complicate and define as impossible if flexibility is just a buzz word you throw around. Be honest, be open, trust the people you have hired to deliver quality work and have a personal life at the same time and you will see everyone benefit.

TAMZIN: I would love to see greater recognition from national figureheads about the importance of awards that highlight underrepresented groups, just like the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards. Many award groups (such as the fantastic National Cyber Security Awards) are recognised by important leaders and people such as Cyber Crime Leaders and the Prime Minister – it would be fantastic to see this reflected for awards and groups that are primarily composed of or support marginalised and underrepresented groups. Women have worked hard to make space in this male dominated industry, and I think it’s time that this effort is rewarded; especially with regards to women who spend so much of their time uplifting other women in the industry, such as everyone in Eskenzi PR!

Know an inspirational woman? This year’s awards are still open for nominations! Deadline: 31^st January 2024, 5pm GMT. Nominations open worldwide.

Nominations form for this year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeys7cYAH66ZGKtajMJ2p7SsDFZrNBdKJHZP7gxFyoHXqCsug/viewform

Nominations form for The Paula Brici Cyber Marketeer of the Year Award can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemylBi6TrrPkoBFKEaawD0_ep2e7erZNv9nlUggDkSJ6oJOA/viewform

 

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