The WISP Podcast

This month on the WISP Podcast, we feature Rebekah Skeete, COO of Black Girls Hack and talk all things Hacker Summer Camp, her non-traditional journey into tech and why the work she does in Threat Intelligence is so important. You're sure to walk away inspired. WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of privacy and security. Want to be a part of t...

Step into the world of cybersecurity and personal growth with Samara Williams on this episode of the WISP podcast. As a TED talk presenter, cybersecurity leader, and dedicated mother, Samara shares her incredible journey of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities. Discover how Samara navigates the complexities of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of collective growth and empowermen...

In this episode of the WISP Podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Mignon Edorh, a passionate cybersecurity professional with a remarkable story of resilience and determination. Mignon's path to success has been anything but conventional. Hailing from West Africa, she embarked on a challenging journey to the United States, facing the daunting task of adapting to a new culture and lang...

This month on the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast, we sat down with long-time WISP member and volunteer Lena Ghamrawi to discuss her nontraditional path into privacy law. Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Lena Ghamrawi, Privacy Counsel, Data Protection Officer at Quora, and Founder of The Privacy Coach . Lena shares her journey with WISP and what led her into privacy law and...

This month on the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast, we're discussing the importance of following your passion, even if it's hard. Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Kenneth Ellington , founder and CEO of Ellington Cyber Academy (ECA). Hear how Kenneth went from working as a Deli Clerk at Publix Supermarkets to a Threat Intel analyst intern at Publix Super Markets to ru...

This month on the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast we’re talking about the importance of sharing the stories of women in tech. Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Zinet Kemal , an immigrant, a mother of four, a career changer from the legal field, a multi-award-winning cybersecurity practitioner & award winning children’s book author. In this episode, Zinet talks about figu...

This month on the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast we’re talking about the importance of sharing the stories of women in tech. Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Sherry Eckert , business management coach, techy nerd girl, and audio engineer of the WISP Podcast! In this episode, Sherry talks about facing the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated workplace and how she...

This month the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast is talking about the importance of security and compliance. Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Naila Browne , Security Compliance Associate Principal. In this episode, Naila shares how she overcame challenges to pivot to a rewarding cybersecurity career. WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities to lead...

This month the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast is talking about how your legal background can lead to a meaningful career in privacy and compliance. Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Elena Elkina , WISP Co-Founder and Co-Founder and Partner at Aleada Consulting . In this episode, Elena talks about how she overcame the challenge of emigrating to the U.S. from the Soviet Union...

This month the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast is talking about privacy! Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Anna Vaccari , WISP founder and Associate General Counsel, Privacy at Meta. In this episode, Anna talks about bringing together her network to  create WISP, her surprising path to privacy, and how she learned from her mistakes along the way. WISP’s mission is to advance...

The Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast is back! Tune in to hear host Nicole Dove speak with Tennisha Martin , founder and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack . In this episode, Tennisha shares how she pivoted to cyber by building a supportive community and how she’s grown that network to help Black girls and women get into the industry.  WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepre...

In this first episode of the Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Podcast, host Nicole Dove speaks with Rachel Tobac , Chair of the Board of Directors for WISP, hacker, and CEO of SocialProof Security about how she got involved with WISP,  her journey with hacking, challenges overcome along the way and how SocialProof Security brings the fun to security awareness. WISP’s mission is to advance wome...

Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is launching an exciting new podcast about amazing women making waves in cybersecurity and privacy. We’re telling the tales of these unsung heroes – women who inspire us today, who have been of service to many in the past, and sure to be our fabulous leaders in the future.  WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities to lead the future o...