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Hack the Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity - Pt 1
January 29, 2025
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online
North America
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11:00-12:30
EST
ROUNDTABLE

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Sarah Tijou
Senior Vice President
Panelle

Bonnie Sparkman
US ABM Lead
Fortinet

Srija Reddy Allam
Systems Engineer - Public Cloud
Fortinet

Alicia Herring
Chief Business Information Security Officer
Cognizant

Laila Robak
Vice President Cybersecurity
State Street

Kai Griffin
Director, Business Information Security and Risk Management
Fiserv

Hana Rasheed
Senior Engineering Program Manager, Office of CIO
Adobe
AGENDA
Overview
Cybersecurity is a powerhouse industry, but let’s face it, women are still vastly underrepresented. It’s time to change the game.
Join us for a dynamic online roundtable discussion where seasoned executives and fresh voices come together to tackle what it really takes to thrive in this male-dominated field.
We’ll explore the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the resources that make a difference. Plus, we’ll get real about the tightrope of personal success and the unspoken responsibility to lift the next generation.
This isn’t just a discussion, it’s a call to action. Let’s rewire the future of cybersecurity together.
The conversation
- How can we best encourage women to enter careers in Cybersecurity? What needs to be done to help attraction and retention?
- What advice do you have for someone who may feel intimidated by the gender imbalance in the industry or by imposter syndrome?
- How does your organization support cybersecurity or DEIB advocacy collaborations?
- How can we support the younger women in the organization; how do we uplift each other?
- Were there any mentors or role models who inspired you during your journey (or non-supporters who pushed you to move forward)?