Cybersecurity Woman of the Year

As I reflect on this past year, I feel a deep sense of pride and happiness, knowing the incredible impact we’ve achieved together through four exceptional awards programs - 4 of them, within a few months - WOW!! Each event brought a unique celebration of excellence, sisterhood, and empowerment of those incredibly accomplished professionals working in cybersecurity: ?? The Cyber Excellence Awards at GISEC GLOBAL 2024 in Dubai ?? Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition 2024 at the breathtaking Bled Castle in Slovenia ?? Cybersecurity Woman of Japan 2024 at the British Embassy in Tokyo ?? and finally, our six-year-strong global Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2024 at Black Hat in Las Vegas. Our CSWY Awards GALA at the stunning Fontainebleau Las Vegas Resort was unforgettable. From the vibrant energy by longtime supporters and allies to the remarkable finalists who filled the room with joy and pride, everything was perfect—our venue, our empowering keynote speakers Kasia Hanson, Sherrod DeGrippo and Cindi Carter, ACHE, our wonderful Polynesian dancer Kalani H. our supportive event team with Daniel Morrison at the helm, our exceptional emcees - Christie Chaffee and Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi, our committed sponsors, our team United Cybersecurity Alliance, wonderful judges, and most of all, the inspiring women who shared their achievements with us. Watch the latest recap to experience the magic for yourself. Here’s to the power of sisterhood and collective impact in cybersecurity! ?? ???? #Cybersecurity #CSWY2024 #CSWY #GlobalSisterhood #cybersecuritywomanoftheyear #infosec #womenincyber #womenincybersecurity #technology

As we reflect on this past year, we feel a deep sense of pride and happiness, knowing the incredible impact we’ve achieved together through four exceptional awards programs - 4 of them, within a few months - WOW!! Each event brought a unique celebration of excellence, sisterhood, and empowerment of those incredibly accomplished professionals working in cybersecurity: ?? The Cyber Excellence Awards at GISEC GLOBAL 2024 in Dubai ?? Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition 2024 at the breathtaking Bled Castle in Slovenia ?? Cybersecurity Woman of Japan 2024 at the British Embassy in Tokyo ?? and finally, our six-year-strong global Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2024 at Black Hat in Las Vegas. Our CSWY Awards GALA at the stunning Fontainebleau Las Vegas Resort was unforgettable. From the vibrant energy by longtime supporters and allies to the remarkable finalists who filled the room with joy and pride, everything was perfect—our venue, our empowering keynote speakers Kasia Hanson, Sherrod DeGrippo and Cindi Carter, ACHE, our wonderful Polynesian dancer Kalani H. our supportive event team with Daniel Morrison at the helm, our exceptional emcees - Christie Chaffee and Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi, our committed sponsors, our team United Cybersecurity Alliance, wonderful judges, and most of all, the inspiring women who shared their achievements with us. Watch the latest recap to experience the magic for yourself. Here’s to the power of sisterhood and collective impact in cybersecurity! ?? ???? #Cybersecurity #CSWY2024 #CSWY #GlobalSisterhood #cybersecuritywomanoftheyear #infosec #womenincyber #womenincybersecurity #technology

Another Wonderful Moment in Time – Cybersecurity Woman of Japan 2024 Awards GALA! What a truly unforgettable night it was at the British Embassy in Tokyo! Our 2nd Cybersecurity Woman of Japan Awards GALA was filled with warmth, laughter, inspiration, and memorable moments, attesting to the unwavering dedication of women working tirelessly to protect our digital world. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at the British Embassy, including Ambassador Julia Longbottom and Susan Oliver BA, for your steadfast support of women in cybersecurity, ensuring this exceptional evening became a reality. Thank you dear Sayoko Matsumoto for your truly inspiring keynote! We extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing sponsors for their invaluable contributions: Kyndryl Japan – Platinum Sponsor BAE Systems – Red Carpet Sponsor Cyber Security Cloud, Inc. – Spotlight Sponsor Macnica – Spotlight Sponsor And thank you to NTT Security, NEC Corporation Security, Amentum, and Keidanren for your endorsement. A special thanks to Saya University (Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi) and Morevolved (Dan Morrison) for your continued partnership. Together, you all made this event a prestigious success, and we can’t wait to continue celebrating the incredible women protecting our digital future! ?? Huge congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s awards: People's Choice Award of Japan: Kana Shinoda Cybersecurity Woman Hacker of Japan: Momoko Aoyama Cybersecurity Woman Educator of Japan 2024: Miho Yamanaka Cybersecurity Women Supporter of Japan 2024: Haruka Nakashima Woman Cybersecurity Leader of Japan 2024: Fumiko Noma Cybersecurity or Privacy Law Professional of Japan 2024: Nat Ishida #CybersecurityWomanOfJapan #WomenInCybersecurity #Empowerment #CyberHeroes #BritishEmbassyTokyo #CyberSecurityLeadership #Inspiration #CyberAwards #Partnerships

There is no greater joy for me than seeing hardworking professionals being recognized for their dedication to our field. This year, 120 remarkable women from every continent were nominated by the numerous cybersecurity associations and Cybersecurity Woman of the Year for the honor of receiving recognition of excellence as the top cybersecurity women of the world. These women have gone above and beyond to protect, defend, and drive innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. It is with immense pride and admiration that I introduce the honorees of this year’s Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition 2024, celebrated at the breathtaking Castle Bled in Slovenia on September 19th. Each of these women has demonstrated incredible leadership, expertise, and commitment to advancing cybersecurity globally. Here are this year’s honorees: Bianca Lins ????? Lins – Winner of the Cybersecurity Woman of the World 2024 Top Cybersecurity Women of the World Edition 2024: Dr. Reem Faraj AlShammari - Kuwait Heide Young - UAE Yukimi Sohta - Japan Angélica Castillo Ríos - Peru Polly Gitau - Germany & Kenya Abeer Khedr - Egypt Basma Ahmadush - Saudi Arabia Ana Ferreira - PhD, CISSP, HCISPP - Portugal Anna Collard ??- South Africa Janett G. - Colombia Gina Yacone - USA Kristina Jovanovska - Austria Sheila FitzPatrick - USA Heba Farahat - Egypt Genie Sugene Gan - Singapore Eva Benn - USA & Bulgaria Fatemah Alharbi - Saudi Arabia Also recognized but not present at the CSWW Awards GALA: Irene Corpuz - UAE Arbnora Tahiri - Norway Adriana Sanford - USA Sara Al Kindi - Oman Stacey Champagne - USA Jessica Gottsleben - Innovative Servant Leader - USA This event was not just a celebration but a global tribute to the power of women in cybersecurity. From keynote speeches by world-renowned leaders like Sophie De Ferranti, Katherine Kuehn, and Dr. Reem Faraj AlShammari, to mesmerizing performances by Slovenia’s renowned opera singers, this event left us all inspired and energized for the future. These women embody the resilience, brilliance, and collaborative spirit that make our community stronger. Their achievements and contributions will continue to drive progress and innovation for years to come. Congratulations to all the honorees! Together, we are paving the way for future generations of women in cybersecurity. ?? #CybersecurityWomanOfTheWorld #WomenInCyber #Recognition #infosec #CastleBled #Cybersecurity #Womenincybersecurity #GlobalSisterhood #CSWW2024

Wow, wow, wow!!! Now that the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2024 in Las Vegas is behind us - all eyes and efforts will be on our 2nd Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition 2024, set to take place at the breathtaking Bled Castle in Slovenia on September 19th. This incredible event will bring together accomplished female cybersecurity professionals from every corner of the globe, with honorees hailing from Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Middle East, Europe, the USA, and beyond. Prepare for one of the most magical experiences of a lifetime in this enchanting location. The memories we make here will last forever, as we strengthen the bonds of our global sisterhood, now more vibrant and resilient than ever. ??? Seating is limited, with only 120 spots available in the castle courtyard. Don’t miss out—sign up now to secure your place in this extraordinary event! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gBhzcKgm Join us as we celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories together. #CyberSecurity #WomenInCyber #GlobalSisterhood #BledCastle #CyberSecurityLeadership #infosec #CSWW2024 #cybersecuritywomanoftheworld #womenincybersecurity

Wow, wow, wow!!! Now that the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2024 in Las Vegas is behind us - all eyes and efforts will be on our 2nd Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition 2024, set to take place at the breathtaking Bled Castle in Slovenia on September 19th. This incredible event will bring together accomplished female cybersecurity professionals from every corner of the globe, with honorees hailing from Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Middle East, Europe, the USA, and beyond. Prepare for one of the most magical experiences of a lifetime in this enchanting location. The memories we make here will last forever, as we strengthen the bonds of our global sisterhood, now more vibrant and resilient than ever. ??? Seating is limited, with only 120 spots available in the castle courtyard. Don’t miss out—sign up now to secure your place in this extraordinary event! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/g6_24tYa Join us as we celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories together. #CyberSecurity #WomenInCyber #GlobalSisterhood #BledCastle #CyberSecurityLeadership #infosec #CSWW2024 #cybersecuritywomanoftheworld #womenincybersecurity

And the magic moment has arrived! Last night, at the 6th global Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards GALA, we revealed 10 winners in the following categories: Cybersecurity Woman Barrier Breaker of the Year 2024: Ejona Preci (Germany) Cybersecurity Woman Influencer of the Year 2024: Caitlin S. (USA) Cybersecurity Woman Supporter of the Year 2024: Kristina Jovanovska (Austria) Cybersecurity Woman Hacker of the Year 2024: Priscila Maldonado (Ecuador) Cybersecurity Woman Leader of the Year 2024: Lynda Grindstaff (USA) Cybersecurity or Privacy Woman Law Professional of the Year 2024: Veronica Canton, Esq., CIPP/US/E, CIPM, FIP (USA) Cybersecurity “People’s Choice” Award 2024: Christine Vanderpool (USA) Cybersecurity Woman Volunteer of the Year 2024: Gina Yacone (USA) Cybersecurity Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Pooja Shimpi ?? (India) Cybersecurity FinTech Woman of the Year 2024: Erin Cassell (USA) Congratulations to all the winners! Keep on shining in your very well-deserved spotlight. I am so proud of you all! #CSWY2024 #cybersecuritywomanoftheyear #womenincyber #womenincybersecurity #womenintech #cybersecurity #infosec #technology #lasvegas

?? All of Our Love to the Power of Partnership - as we are hours away from the CSWY Awards GALA!!! ?? In a world as interconnected as ours, the impact of partnerships cannot be overstated, especially for a global event like the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards, which sees participation from 62 countries. Your loyalty, hard work, and passion for cybersecurity are the driving forces behind our continued success. We believe deeply in our cause and in uplifting those who deserve it most. By bringing to the forefront the role models who dedicate their time to keeping us all safe, we create a powerful energy that inspires new generations of passionate cybersecurity professionals. Together, we are not only celebrating achievements but also laying the foundation for the future. As we are hours away from the 6th annual Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards, the excitement is in the air! Thank you, dear partners; Saya University, Cybermorr, United Cybersecurity Alliance, Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, Inteligenca Inc. and 100 Women in 100 Days Cybersecurity Career Accelerator Program, for the love and support you spread across the globe. Your commitment to bettering humanity and enhancing safety and security for all is truly invaluable. Together, we are building a safer and more secure world. Dan Morrison Jonathan Hiroshi Rossi Kalani H. #CSWY2024 #CybersecurityWomen #Womenincyber #cybersecurity #infosec #TogetherWeRise #WomenInTech #DiversityAndInclusion #CybersecurityChampions #technology #womenincybersecurity

A Huge Thank You to Halcyon! We are thrilled to extend our deepest appreciation to Halcyon for their steadfast support of the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards for the third year in a row. Your presence at our celebrations of the extraordinary women in cybersecurity means so much to us. Halcyon, your dedication to recognizing and uplifting these accomplished professionals is truly inspiring. Your commitment plays a vital role in encouraging and empowering the next generation of women in our field. Thank you for being a consistent and enthusiastic supporter of our mission. Together, we are making a lasting impact and fostering a more inclusive cybersecurity community. #CSWY2024 #CybersecurityWomen #WomenInTech Christian Jackman #DiversityAndInclusion #Cybersecurity #womenincyber #infosec

Tremendous Thank you to IOActive, Inc.! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to IOActive for their continuous support of the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards, for the 4th year! Hey Sunshine, you are a sister to us all in the cybersecurity world. Your sincere friendship, kindness, and wise mentorship have profoundly impacted so many women in the field. Your genuine care and unwavering faith in our initiative are truly remarkable. Your support has been very important in helping us recognize and celebrate the achievements of women in cybersecurity. Thank you, IOActive, for your tremendous dedication and for being such an integral part of our journey. Together, we are making a significant difference and empowering women in cybersecurity. #CSWY2024 #CybersecurityWomen #WomenInTech #infosec #cybersecurity #DiversityAndInclusion #CybersecurityChampions #StrongerTogether #womenincyber Jennifer Sunshine Steffens