Women in Cybersecurity Podcast

In this episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we sit down with Trenelle Pierce, a dynamic cybersecurity and technology leader whose career bridges cyber, strategic partnerships, and business development across highly regulated industries. From her early days in cybersecurity marketing and support to leading revenue-driving Cyber SaaS initiatives, Trenelle’s journey reflects the power of a...

In this episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we sit down with Bruna Stradiotto, Associate Director of Information Security & IT Risk at Canary Wharf Group in London. Bruna shares her remarkable journey across Brazil, Italy, and the UK, and how a career that began in business intelligence, commercial leadership, and operations evolved into executive-level cybersecurity leadership. Wit...

In this episode, we sit down with Renata Vincoletto, Chief Information Security Officer at Civica, to explore what it truly means to lead with impact in today’s high-stakes cyber landscape. Renata shares her journey leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity and risk strategies that protect critical services and sensitive data, while navigating the realities of complex, mission-critical environments. B...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Miri Peer, Director of Product Management for Endpoint Security and Mobile at SentinelOne. With nearly two decades in cybersecurity, Miri has been at the forefront of building and scaling security products that protect organizations across endpoint, mobile, and cloud environments. Miri’s journey spans deep technical roots in software engineering to influe...

In this episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we’re joined by Paula Popovici, a passionate cybersecurity researcher with hands-on expertise in ethical hacking, OSINT, and digital forensics. Paula shares her journey into cybersecurity, reflecting on the pivotal moments, challenges, and lessons learned as she transitioned into the field. With a background in International Business Managemen...

Episode 10 is more than just another episode — it’s a celebration. In this special milestone edition, hosts Iulia, Yuri, and Alexandra come together to reflect on the journey of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, marking ten powerful conversations with women who are shaping the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, the hosts share behind-the-scenes lessons learned, the challenges of building a...

In this inspiring episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we sit down with Andra-Irina Vasile, a dynamic cybersecurity strategist, senior leader, and passionate mentor who has built an impressive career at the intersection of cloud security, cyber defense strategy, and human-centric leadership. From hands-on technical roles to shaping enterprise cyber defense visions, Andra-Irina shares how...

In this episode, we welcome Iryna Schwindt, Lead Secure-by-Design Manager at Vodafone Group, where she embeds security controls and guardrails across digital channels and AI-driven products serving millions of users. With a career spanning roles in cybersecurity engineering, risk management, and cloud security across Azure, AWS, and GCP, Iryna has become a leading voice on AI risk management, AI r...

In this inspiring episode of Women in Cybersecurity, we welcome Fraga Tariuc, a distinguished leader whose career perfectly bridges the worlds of cybersecurity, communication, and strategic leadership. With more than six years at Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate, Fraga has advanced from Public Relations Specialist to Senior Cyber Security Manager, and now serves as a Cyber Security Ri...

In this episode, we welcome Trisha Alexander, a seasoned cybersecurity professional whose career journey reflects both resilience and growth. Trisha began her path in technology as a Business Systems Analyst before finding her true calling in cybersecurity. Her transition from an Incident Responder and Security Analyst to a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant showcases how passion, persistence, and co...

In this episode, we welcome Madalina Dobre, Senior Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft, whose career journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and a passion for data and security. With over 15 years of experience across organizations such as Oracle, Endava, and Microsoft, Madalina has built expertise in Business Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud, and AI solutions, supporting both private and publ...

In this inspiring episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we welcome Alexa Josephs, a dynamic professional whose journey into cybersecurity is anything but conventional. Starting her career in the arts and communication, Alexa developed a keen interest in psychology, media, and the power of influence. Her path led her through marketing, film, and journalism before she discovered a passion f...

Join us on the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Renana Friedlich‑Barsky, Enterprise Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. Renana brings a wealth of experience—from shaping cyber threat strategies at Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, Renana will share her journey navigating leadership in cybersecurity—discussing pivotal transitions, leadership...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christina Morillo, Head of Information Security for the New York Football Giants and Enterprise Security executive with over two decades of experience in the field of cybersecurity. In this episode, we’ll dive into Christina’s journey from IT support to leading enterprise security at a major sport organization. Her perspectives on women in leadership role...

In this inspiring episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we sit down with cybersecurity powerhouse Paula Januszkiewicz, founder and CEO of CQURE and CQURE Academy. Recognized globally for her expertise, Paula is a Microsoft Regional Director, Enterprise Security MVP, Certified Ethical Hacker, and one of the few people worldwide with access to the Windows source code. She regularly headline...

In our very first episode, hosts Alexandra Francu, Iulia Iancu and Yuri Diogenes share their inspiring story behind the creation of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast . Born from their life-changing experience in the Women in Cybersecurity Program , this episode dives into how the initiative reshaped their perception of the cybersecurity field and opened new doors of possibility as women in tech....