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Women leading security

Helpful insights, guidance, and inspiration for today’s and tomorrow’s growing community of security leaders in hopes of building a more diverse industry.

Spotlight interview series

Meet the women shaping the future of cybersecurity. Hear from female security leaders in the industry on their journeys, insights, and outlook on building a more diverse community.

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Breaking barriers with Chloe Wood @ ITV

Chloe Wood participates in our Women Leading Security series where Snyk is highlighting women security leaders in hopes of creating a more inclusive and diverse community.

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Importance of allies with Erika Carrara @ Greenbrier

Erika Carrara shares her story in our Women Leading Security series where Snyk is highlighting women security leaders in hopes of creating a more inclusive and diverse community.

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Generational differences with Donna Ross & Kate Parolin @ Radian Group

Snyk CMO, Jonaki Egenolf sat down with Donna Ross and Kate Parolin to share their stories of overcoming bias, the significance of certifications, and the role of AI in creating inclusive opportunities for women in cybersecurity. They emphasize the need for supportive networks and the value of diverse perspectives in tackling complex security challenges.

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Diversity in hiring with Emmy Eide @ Red Hat

Emmy Eide shares her story in our Women Leading Security series where Snyk is highlighting women security leaders in hopes of creating a more inclusive and diverse community.

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Shaping cultures with Jun Chen @ Glassdoor

Jonaki Egenolf interviews Jun Chen, VP of IT at Glassdoor, as part of the Women Leading Security series. They discuss the challenges women face in the male-dominated field of cybersecurity, the importance of building a strong security culture, and the need to foster diversity and inclusion within organizations. Jun shares her experiences with mentorship and allyship, emphasizing the need for supportive networks and inclusive hiring practices.

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Collective missions with Maggie Amato @ Salesforce

Jonaki Egenolf interviews Maggie Amato at Salesforce and highlights the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Maggie discusses her career path, the importance of mentorship, and the need for greater diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity.

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Advocating for oneself with Daman Desai @ Bessemer Trust

In the next episode of our Women Leading Security spotlight series, Daman Desai at Bessemer Trust discusses her accomplishments in application security, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the significance of mentorship and allyship.

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Cultural expectations with Rupa Parameswaran @ Handshake

In the next episode of our Women Leading Security spotlight series, Jonaki Egenolf connects with Rupa Parameswaran at Handshake. Rupa discusses her accomplishments in IT security, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the significance of mentorship and allyship.

Resources for security leaders

Stay up to date with current cybersecurity trends, online communities and organizations, and cybersecurity experts and allies.

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Community Involvement

Women in Cybersecurity (WiCYS)

Helping women build successful careers in the field.

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Girls who code

Empowering young girls to pursue careers in technology

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Ethical hacking

An opportunity to improve security by finding and fixing vulnerabilities.

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DevSecCon

Connecting developers, operations, and security for secure development.

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