Women in Cyber: My Journey

Our main mission is to address gender inequity within the information and cybersecurity industry. We hope to do this by providing a platform to embody, embrace and empower the leaders of the future. Women working in cybersecurity currently account for about one quarter (24%) of the overall workforce ((ISC)², 2019).

The panel discussion will explore how women and allies have entered the information and cybersecurity arena and flourished within their own space. Join us for a conversation with market-leading experts touching on experiences and individual journeys whilst encompassing anecdotes of challenges and successes as well as the choices which have impacted their career. We’ll also express our thoughts on where we stand in achieving gender balance across the security landscape.

Following this segment, we’ll open the floor where you can join in the conversation for live Q&A’s, before moving onto a virtual networking session.

Join the panel discussion from 1 pm (EST):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89581925239

Join the networking session from 2 pm (EST):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85240687636

Our panel of experts:
• Katie Chan - Host & Chair @ Broadgate Search Social
• Lesley O’Neill - VP, Compliance @ Prove
• Malia Mason - Manager, Governance Risk Strategy @ RSM
• Monica Yang - Manager, Information Security @ Which?
• Jake Satcher - Security Engineer @ Elevate
• Shawn Kammerdiener - Cyber Security Architect @ Paychex

Lesley O’Neill
Lesley is a licensed attorney with a broad range of data protection and compliance experience, including information security governance, audit and assurance (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS), regulatory compliance, risk management, and privacy compliance (CIPP/E certified, global privacy impact). Lesley is currently responsible for developing, operationalizing, and managing the global compliance program at Prove, a growth company focused on identity verification and authentication solutions designed to help its business clients prevent fraud.

Monica Yang
Monica has over 10 years of experience in a range of roles across various industries, of which she has enjoyed being part of different working cultures due to operating in several countries. She started her career in information security in a Governance, Risk and Compliance role and has since moved more into cybersecurity. She has a strong background in audit, risk management and stakeholder management. She enjoys the challenges she faces at work every day, whether it be in relation to the culture or technical aspects of security. Monica loves swimming and travelling & has a whole list of countries to go to as soon as things open up again.

Jake Satcher
Jake has spent the last 6 years turning a passion for technology into a career in IT Security. Having had a successful 10-year career in retail, Jake currently serves in a Security Engineering role overseeing the vulnerability management program for Elevate Credit, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX. Jake’s career path to Elevate has included stops at IBM and Globe Life Insurance. He is in the process of finishing up his BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University. Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and the family dog as well as playing ice hockey.

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