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Hack the Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Pt 2
September 29, 2025
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online
North America
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11:00-12:30
EDT
ROUNDTABLE
PEOPLE SHAPING THE CONVERSATION
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Sarah Tijou
Senior Vice President
Panelle
Bonnie Sparkman
US ABM Lead
Fortinet
Jenna Tombolesi
Regional Director, Systems Engineering
Fortinet
Michelle Valdez
Executive Vice President, Global Head of Non-Financial Risk
Northern Trust
Suzanne Lesko
National Security Technology Leader
IBM
Pimmi Malhotra
CIO Hybrid Cloud Center of Excellence, Governance Leader
IBM
Grace Yu
Director Cyber Risk Management
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Joye Purser
Global CISO
Cohesity
Sandra Lewis
Cyber Intelligence Manager
Accenture
Mischa Beckett
Federal Civilian Division Deputy CISO & Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence
General Dynamics Information Technology
Katie Boudreau
Director, Cyber Talent
Mastercard
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)?