Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy

Last year during #WomensHistoryMonth, leaders from?EY and Kenvue sat down with moderator?Jonna Switzer MBA, PMP, Managing Director, Cybersecurity Consulting, at Ernst & Young LLP, to?lead virtual event Empowered Women, Empower Women. ? EWF Members, log into EWF CONNECT to view the full video:?https://lnkd.in/gGDCA63A ? Check out upcoming events:?https://lnkd.in/gznYk4Hk Check out these amazing insights from the panelists on?what it means to be an #empowered woman, and how they have?implemented this principle to foster female #leadership and growth in #cyber. ???Trish DiGiacomo, Senior Director, Global Business Information Security Office (BISO), Kenvue “It comes down to confidence, resilience, and trust. Confidence - having faith in my background, my know-how, my technical acumen, and continuing to bring that to the table. Resilience – we’ve got a lot to handle every day. When you marry that with your career, there are going to be days that just aren’t great. But, hopefully, we have that mental fortitude to lean on our network, which is where the trust comes in. Trusting ourselves and the network around us, whether it be in our family or within our career, and bringing them in when you need them. There is a lot you must face. It’s important to feel empowered so we can give a thoughtful yes, give a thoughtful no, or be humble enough to say 'I don’t know let me help you find the answer.'” ???Esther Lee, Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting, Ernest & Young LLP “As women, I think we tend to feel like we must do it alone. We are bad about asking for help and have a hesitancy to create an inconvenience for someone else. Men don’t have an issue with this. They always go to market together, they hunt in packs, they help each other out. I think there needs to be more of that. That’s something I have taken upon myself in our organization, to create a group of executive women who do exactly that. That’s something that should be pervasive at every level.” ???Sarah L., Senior Director of Identity and Access Management, Kenvue “I think how I have come up in my career, I have benefited from strong women leaders. Throughout my career, being able to see folks who are achieving a great amount of success has been tremendously helpful. We must also make sure we are bringing up others as well. Creating that space, working together, creating opportunities for folks who might not see themselves in those roles, or who feel they aren’t ready for those roles. How do we mentor, support, encourage, etc. Sending the elevator back down and making sure there is room for others at the table.” #InformationSecurity?#RiskManagement?#Privacy?#Cybersecurity?#WomenInTech?#GirlsWhoCode?#WomenInSTEM?#TechWomen?#CodeLikeAGirl?#WomenInEngineering?#WomenInScience?#WomenInIT?#GirlsInTech?#TechDiversity?#Diversityintech?#womenempowerment?#womenempoweringwomen

Attend Retail & Hospitality ISAC this?April 7-9 in St. Louis, MO for a special presentation by EWF's Joyce Brocaglia, CEO, and Linda Dolceamore, PCC,?Chief Leadership Development Officer. Leveraging Conversations to Build Stronger #Relationships: #Leadership & #Learning Breakfast ??RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit ???April 9, 2025,?7:30 am - 8:15 am ?? You must be registered to attend?RH-ISAC ??https://lnkd.in/gvYh6RVz... Join for an interactive breakfast session that will elevate your ability to deepen #connections and increase trust in relationships through the #neuroscience of #conversations. This session is intended for #retail and #hospitality #CISOs, deputies, directors, and those who want to learn more about the EWF’s Leadership and Development opportunities. #Presenter #Speaker?#RHISAC

This week, in celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we are sharing inspiring insights from past EWF events. Last year,?Christopher Lukas,?CISO at?Chevron,?and?Sean Joyce, Global and US Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader at?PwC,?lead a virtual event on the role of allies in advancing women in #cybersecurity. Both?discussed the importance of building strong networks and supporting the women on their teams. ? EWF Members, log into EWF CONNECT to view the full video:?https://lnkd.in/gGDCA63A ? Check out upcoming events:?https://lnkd.in/gznYk4Hk Check out these amazing insights to learn how to better support your team members and tips for advocating for yourself. ?? Christopher Lukas “We’re all in this together. Period. This isn’t a he, she, or them problem. It’s a we problem. We’re all in this together. I don’t have the same experience as a woman does, so for me to learn and grow is important. My closest experience is when I joined the navy . . . I entered into this foreign place where everyone was different…. I had to build relationships, I had to utilize networks, and I had to rely on others, and I had to have allies to help myself succeed and grow. As I sit here today, allyship is taking experiences I’ve had and applying them to the people I interact with.” “I told a female leader I admire at Chevron… I don’t know if I’m doing good enough with mentorship, [if I’m reaching out to a wide enough range of people.] She said, ‘step back and look at who is asking you to be mentored, who trusts you, who is asking for your help. Look around. If everyone asking you for mentorship looks like you, you probably are not hitting the mark.’” ?? Sean Joyce “Mid-career, I didn’t really know what diversity of thought was. I learned later in my development. . . that different personalities brought an incredible benefit to my leadership and management skills.” “I tell my team leaders, “you should be helping each other.” That’s the environment you must bring to the table. . . It’s not about “how am I doing,” it’s “how are we doing.” It’s the collective “we” and reaching out for help. . . Take those micro steps, send that text, write that email, make that phone call [to reach out for mentoring and coaching.] And if the person isn’t receptive, try again.” #InformationSecurity?#RiskManagement?#Privacy?#Cybersecurity?#WomenInTech?#GirlsWhoCode?#WomenInSTEM?#TechWomen?#CodeLikeAGirl?#WomenInEngineering?#WomenInScience?#WomenInIT?#GirlsInTech?#TechDiversity?#Diversityintech?#womenempowerment?#womenempoweringwomen

The early bird gets the worm! ?? Don't miss out on the lowest pricing tier. ?? Register by March 31 to attend the EWF Annual Conference at the lowest rate. The prestigious EWF Annual Conference brings together over 700 influential women from diverse industries and job levels to discuss critical issues in #InformationSecurity, #RiskManagement, and #privacy.?Attendees can expect engaging keynote speakers, presentations led by industry experts, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful relationships. ?? Be a thought leader at the 2025 Annual Conference! To learn more about submission guidelines, join the upcoming EWF Conference Call for Speakers Proposal Submission Webinar ?? Virtual ?? Wed., Apr. 2, 11:00 am-12:00 pm ET ??https://lnkd.in/ghHrP7H4 Join Diana Kelley, EWF Technical Conference Chair, and Linda Dolceamore, PCC, EWF Leadership Conference Chair, as they guide you through the process of submitting a proposal for the?EWF 2025 Annual Conference Call for Speakers. #EWFUSA25 #Conference #CallForSpeakers #FemaleSpeaker #leadershipspeaker #Presenter #WomenInTech #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInSTEM #TechWomen #CodeLikeAGirl #WomenInEngineering #WomenInScience #WomenInIT #GirlsInTech #TechDiversity #Diversityintech?

Mark your calendars to join us for Be Brave - Reinvent Yourself, the #EWFBeBrave Movement Quarter Two Meeting! ?? ?? Virtual ???Tuesday | April 15 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET ?? Free ??https://lnkd.in/g3sWXTdq Be Brave—Reinvent Yourself— Bravery is found underneath layers of doubt just waiting to be unveiled by the #courage to do something different and be something different. We all have the #power to confront challenges and find our #bravery within. This session will guide you on a journey to discover new ways of being that will uplift and serve you in your every day life. Join us as we design pathways to bravery, share real #journeys, and celebrate the #milestones that come from facing fears head-on. Don’t let obstacles define you—register now and take the next step toward becoming your bravest self! ???About the #EWFBeBrave Movement The EWF BeBrave Movement calls on individuals and organizations alike to step forward and actively champion the advancement of women.??https://lnkd.in/g9bJV25T #EWFUSA?#InformationSecurity #RiskManagement #Privacy #Cybersecurity?#Event #VirtualEvents

Join this free, virtual event in two weeks! The Connection Code: How Women Leaders Build Networks That Actually Work,?Hosted by Fortinet ?? Virtual ???Tuesday | April 1 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET ?? Free ??https://lnkd.in/gY8b9_3Q ??Join us for a compelling hour exploring how #intentional #networking drives women's #career advancement and organizational success. ??We'll examine why over 80% of women executives attribute their board seats, C-suite positions, and salary increases to strategic relationship-building. ??Our distinguished panel will unpack why women's networking approaches differ fundamentally from men's, and why an "inner circle" of strong female #connections may matter more than network size. ??Discover how #diverse #networks become catalysts for solving business challenges, with over 70% of women leaders using their connections to save money, find efficiencies, and win new business. This session offers actionable insights for both individual advancement and creating systems that help women succeed through purposeful #RelationshipBuilding. Meet the Panelists ??Alexias Anderson,?Executive - Cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management | GE Vernova ??Angela Webb,?Senior Vice President - Product Development, Security Solutions Innovation | Mastercard ??Shelly Lombard,?Founder |?Schmooze.biz ??Bonnie Sparkman,?Director of US ABM | Fortinet #Event #VirtualEvents #CorporateEvents #NetworkingEvent #Informationsecurity #Riskmanagement #Privacy #Cybersecurity

?? Are you a thought leader with new ideas, industry solutions, and crucial information to share? We are looking for you to speak at the Annual Conference!? Join the Call for Speakers Proposal Submission Webinar in two weeks on April 2, 11:00 AM 0 12:00 PM ET, to join?Diana Kelley, EWF Technical Conference Chair, and?Linda Dolceamore, PCC, EWF Leadership Conference Chair, as they guide you through the process of submitting a proposal for the?EWF 2025 Annual Conference Call for Speakers.??? ? https://lnkd.in/ghHrP7H4 In this session, you’ll learn about the various presentation formats — including single and multi-speaker presentations, panel discussions, workshops, wisdom circles, and lightning talks — as well as the key topics that are top of mind for this year’s attendees. We’ll also walk you through the submission process and share tips to ensure your proposal is well-prepared for evaluation. #CallForSpeakers #FemaleSpeaker #LeadershipSpeaker??#EWFUSA25 #Conference #Presenter

Visit EWF booth #5680 at #RSAC? 2025 and claim your spot at the EWF hosted and PwC sponsored luncheon on April 30! Exploring Next-Gen Cloud Security Solutions ?? Moscone South, 3rd Floor, Room 314 ?? Wednesday, April 30, 12:00-1:30 pm PT ?? You must be registered to attend RSAC? in-person in order to attend this luncheon. Lunch is first come, first served. ??https://lnkd.in/gwV5hrxu As #DigitalTransformation and #migration to #cloud environments accelerate, #security is a critical concern. This panel explores how women #cybersecurity professionals are building innovative solutions as they face these multifaceted challenges. You'll hear from leaders in cybersecurity sharing their insights into leading practices, emerging #trends, and collaborative #strategies that are essential for safeguarding #digital assets in cloud environments. We'll also investigate how women in #cyber are helping to pioneer the next wave of cybersecurity solutions. Speakers ??Stephanie Mosticchio,?Principal, Microsoft Global Leader | PwC ??Nidhu Nalin,?Principal, Cyber Risk and Regulatory | PwC ??Saira Mohammed?Chief Security Advisor | Microsoft ? Attend?RSAC??https://lnkd.in/gTq8F6dn EWF Members, sign into EWF CONNECT to find your special discount code! #Conference #Booth #EWFUSA

?? Breaking Internal Barriers Workshop is TOMORROW!???????Don't miss this chance to break the internal barriers holding you back! ? $295 USD per person?https://lnkd.in/ezJTj9tw ? Group deal: 10 women leaders for only $2,500!??https://lnkd.in/gwn9SEsn... ??Who Should Participate? Any department in your company can participate—this program is not limited to just the cyber team. Give yourself and your team the tools they need to excel, grow, and create a lasting impact in your organization. ??Why This Matters: You’re ambitious, driven, and ready to grow—but something keeps getting in your way. Whether it’s self-doubt, workplace dynamics, or unspoken challenges, these invisible barriers can stall your progress and leave you feeling stuck.?The Breaking Internal Barriers program is designed to help you identify what’s holding you back and give you the tools to move forward with confidence. ??What You'll Gain: ? Gain clarity on the four key #barriers that may be limiting your success ? Develop actionable #strategies to overcome obstacles and unlock new #opportunities ? Increased #effectiveness and reduced #stress ? The #confidence to drive new outcomes #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #WomensHistoryMonth?#VirtualEvents #Workshop?#InformationSecurity #RiskManagement #Privacy #Cybersecurity #PersonalGrowth?#LeadershipDevelopment?#SelfAwareness?#PositiveMindset

At the 2024 EWF Annual Conference Maria J. Cardow, Global CIO Cyber Solutions at Aon,?was announced as the Corporate Practitioner?Women of Influence Award Recipient. In celebration of?#WomensHistoryMonth, we have asked the 2024 recipients to share insights into their leadership journey, and highlight moments of bravery. ?? "Some years ago, I was feeling uninspired by my own career. As I went to make changes, I slowly came to the realization that the change I needed to make was to myself." "No more making myself assimilate, focusing on being what a not so nebulous 'they' were expecting. I started engaging with the people around me with a new mentality. I call it "Peak Me." When something is difficult, a conversation hard, or a decision impossible, I focus on the one thing I can really control: myself. Am I acting like "Peak Me"?" "This shift helps me to search for the answers that are most aligned with what I really believe and demands that I give my best. It wasn't a premeditated way forward, but when those moments during tense situations hit, I try to dig into myself and bring forth the best that I have. For me, this started with job interviews where I realized they were looking for someone who didn't "look" like me. I kicked over the interview and leaned in so very hard into who I am and what I have to bring to the table. This also helped me to be honest about not taking the jobs where I would not be happy and focus on finding roles where I could really be myself, and that being myself could solve the tough problems." "I don't think I know how to crack the code on being brave. That seems awfully daunting. I can only share that my focus on delivering "Peak Me" has brought me a great deal more joy and satisfaction and helped me feel up to the task. However you need to position your mind and heart to get you through the fire: find it and hold on!" ???Thank you, Maria, for inspiring us all to be our 'peak' selves during the small moments. That is true bravery! The WOI Awards honor women for their accomplishments and leadership roles in the fields of information security, risk management, and privacy. ?? Submissions are open now for the 2025 WOI Awards! ??https://lnkd.in/gGaHDnUp #InformationSecurity?#RiskManagement?#Privacy?#Cybersecurity?#WomenInTech?#GirlsWhoCode?#WomenInSTEM?#TechWomen?#CodeLikeAGirl?#WomenInEngineering?#WomenInScience?#WomenInIT?#GirlsInTech?#TechDiversity?#Diversityintech?#womenempowerment?#womenempoweringwomen