The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are now available, and the incredible women in the industry are being recognized for their outstanding contributions. This year, a number of exceptional candidates have been shortlisted for the prestigious MIWIC24 awards. The awards are sponsored by ThinkCyber, BT, and Plexal, in partnership with WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate, Assured Intelligence, and the IT Security Guru. The event is hosted by Eskenzi PR.
Among the shortlisted nominees are outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. In this article, we will highlight some of the nominees who have been recognized for their achievements and influence in the field of cybersecurity.
Katie Shanahan, Associate Director of Consulting at Crossword Cybersecurity, has made significant contributions to the industry by supporting clients and delivering value across people, process, and technology. Katie is the youngest ever Associate Director at Crossword Cybersecurity and has founded Authentically Me in Cyber Security, a community to enable women and non-binary folks in cyber, information security, and data protection to bring their full selves to work. Her nominators have praised her for her empowerment of people in the cyber security community and her infectious enthusiasm.
Julie Osborne, Director of Security Control Frameworks at Barclays, has demonstrated success in leading teams through change and complexity and is passionately leading on Diversity & Inclusion and talent progression. Notably, she has been a long-standing member of a mentor program at UTC Reading, guiding students in preparation for a career in the tech sector and has taken on an active role in supporting initiatives for diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity.
Roselle Safran, CEO and Founder of KeyCaliber, has exhibited strong leadership in cybersecurity and has emerged as one of very few female entrepreneurs in the field. Her experience and entrepreneurship have positioned her as a trailblazer and role model for other women in the industry.
Madihah Mohd Saudi, a Professor at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), has been recognized for her innovative drive and dedication to shaping a brighter future in cybersecurity and education. Her influence in building cybersecurity solutions for children’s cyber-criminal sexual abuse has made a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.
Meera Sarma, Founder/CTO at Cystel Limited, has been praised as a role model for BAME women in STEM. Her achievements in physics and cybersecurity demonstrate technical excellence in fields where women are still underrepresented, particularly in the BAME community.
These exceptional women, along with other shortlisted nominees, have been recognized for their remarkable contributions to cybersecurity. Their dedication, leadership, and influence in the industry have earned them nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards.
The MIWIC24 awards are an important recognition of the valuable contributions made by women in the field of cybersecurity. These nominees represent the future of cybersecurity and serve as role models for aspiring professionals in the industry. Their achievements and influence will undoubtedly continue to inspire others in the cybersecurity community.