Rising Among Giants: My GISEC Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Journey The lights dimmed at GISEC Dubai 2024, and suddenly my name echoed through a room filled with the world’s leading cybersecurity professionals. Being named a finalist for Entrepreneur of…
There are moments in your career when recognition transcends personal achievement—when it becomes a symbol of progress for an entire community. Holding the cover of The Cyber Express 40 Under 40 Women in Cybersecurity 2024 was one of those moments…
There are appointments that come with titles, and then there are appointments that come with purpose. Being named Global Ambassador for Australia at the Global Council for Responsible AI falls firmly into the latter category a responsibility I accept with…
Sometimes an invitation arrives that represents more than a position it becomes a mandate to shape the future. When I received the official appointment letter from (ISC)² inviting me to serve as Regional Representative for Asia Pacific on their Global…
There’s something electric about stepping onto a stage in a new city, facing an audience of cybersecurity professionals eager to challenge conventional thinking. My speaking engagement at INCYBER Forum Canada in Montreal was exactly that kind of energizing experience one…
Every career has pivotal moments that set its trajectory. For me, that moment came in January 2018 when I achieved my CISSP certification not just as a personal milestone, but as the first person and first woman in State Street’s…
There’s a unique energy that comes with being selected as a headline speaker at Security Buyer Live a recognition that your insights matter, your experience resonates, and your voice can guide fellow security professionals navigating our industry’s most pressing challenges.…
Knowingly or unknowingly, we’re all surrounded by AI. From the moment your smartphone alarm wakes you to the Netflix recommendations before bed, artificial intelligence is silently orchestrating our daily experiences. But here’s the question that keeps business leaders awake: Do…
Visibility validates expertise. Recognition builds credibility. And consistent presence across international platforms establishes thought leadership. When I look back at my journey through cybersecurity media from magazine covers to conference stages, from expert interviews to award ceremonies I see not…
Security awareness training has a problem: nobody remembers it. Employees sit through mandatory sessions, click through modules, pass quizzes—and promptly forget everything by the time they return to their desks. After years of watching this pattern repeat, I decided to…