With International Women in Cyber Day being today here’s some commentary from female cybersecurity experts, including Outpost24’s newly appointed CISO.
Olivia Brännlund, CISO at Outpost24:
“Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic and rewarding industries to be in today. It is constantly evolving, shaped by new technologies, emerging threats, and shifting regulations. That pace of change can feel relentless, but it also means there is always something new to learn and an opportunity to make a tangible impact. As a female CISO, I am also encouraged to see more women entering leadership positions across the industry, although there is still work to be done to improve representation and diversity.”
Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4:
“As someone who never quite fit into a single mold, I’ve found strength in being a multi-disciplined ‘amateur’, dabbling across art, mental health, yoga, podcasts, cartoons and – of course – cybersecurity. It’s the fusion of varied interests that fuels creativity in this exciting field.”
“Launching a cybersecurity training product by sketching cartoons on a beach, getting feedback from peers before building it and finally turning that into a real learning tool taught me the power of true connection from the very beginning. After all, understanding users is what guides relevance and impact, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.”
“I have also learned that diversity, from hiring across backgrounds, and ruthlessly avoiding distractions like vanity metrics, helps build stronger, more meaningful connections. When you get this balance right, you’ll see a natural and progressive improvement in cyber and organizational resiliency, as people are ultimately the best line of defence against cyberthreats.”
“On International Women in Cyber Day, I celebrate the non-linear paths, the multi-passion journeys, diversity and the power of bringing heart, creativity and mindfulness into cybersecurity. Because when we do, we build safer systems that are richer, more inclusive and ultimately, far more effective.”
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Today Is International Women In Cyber Day
With International Women in Cyber Day being today here’s some commentary from female cybersecurity experts, including Outpost24’s newly appointed CISO.
Olivia Brännlund, CISO at Outpost24:
“Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic and rewarding industries to be in today. It is constantly evolving, shaped by new technologies, emerging threats, and shifting regulations. That pace of change can feel relentless, but it also means there is always something new to learn and an opportunity to make a tangible impact. As a female CISO, I am also encouraged to see more women entering leadership positions across the industry, although there is still work to be done to improve representation and diversity.”
Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4:
“As someone who never quite fit into a single mold, I’ve found strength in being a multi-disciplined ‘amateur’, dabbling across art, mental health, yoga, podcasts, cartoons and – of course – cybersecurity. It’s the fusion of varied interests that fuels creativity in this exciting field.”
“Launching a cybersecurity training product by sketching cartoons on a beach, getting feedback from peers before building it and finally turning that into a real learning tool taught me the power of true connection from the very beginning. After all, understanding users is what guides relevance and impact, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.”
“I have also learned that diversity, from hiring across backgrounds, and ruthlessly avoiding distractions like vanity metrics, helps build stronger, more meaningful connections. When you get this balance right, you’ll see a natural and progressive improvement in cyber and organizational resiliency, as people are ultimately the best line of defence against cyberthreats.”
“On International Women in Cyber Day, I celebrate the non-linear paths, the multi-passion journeys, diversity and the power of bringing heart, creativity and mindfulness into cybersecurity. Because when we do, we build safer systems that are richer, more inclusive and ultimately, far more effective.”
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