Women In Cyber

The Women in Cyber podcast wraps up its first series by reflecting on key takeaways from across the series, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, diversity, collaboration, and community in the cybersecurity field. Host, Caitlin Harris, and Producer, Alex Zawalnyski, discuss insights from guests about work-life balance, the role of AI, compliance, and building a strong security culture...

In this final panel of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris talks with Dana Simberkoff (Chief Risk, Privacy, and Information Security Officer at AvePoint) and Tia Hopkins (Chief Cyber Resilience Officer & Field CTO, eSentire) about the real challenges, lessons learned, and strategies of leading a team at the front line of cybersecurity. Dana and Tia share decades of experience and industry accolad...

In this episode of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris sits down with Janine Seebeck (CEO, BeyondTrust), Siroui Mushegian (CIO, Barracuda Networks), and Libby McIlhany (CPO, Pax8) to explore the challenges, strategies, and realities of women in the C-Suite. Janine, Siroui, and Libby share decades of executive experience, offering practical insights for aspiring leaders, current executives, and an...

Q: What does it take to build a security strategy that actually sticks? A: A culture that makes employees actually care about the security of their business. And we’re not just talking about awareness training and password policies. In this episode of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris talks with Anne Cutler (Keeper Security), Molly McLain Sterling (Proofpoint), and Khush Kashyap (Vanta) about h...

In this episode of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris talks with Nicole Carignan (Darktrace), Laura Ellis (Rapid7), and Emanuela Zaccone (Sysdig) about the cultural, technical, and strategic shifts AI is bringing to the field. Nicole, Laura, and Emanuela bring decades of experience across threat intelligence, data strategy, and AI product innovation, offering insights and inspiration for anyone...

In this episode of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris speaks with Sezaneh Seymour (Coalition) and Courtney Maugé (NFP Insurance) about the high-stakes world of cybersecurity policy and risk management. Sezaneh and Courtney share decades of experience at the intersection of policy, risk management, and national security, providing actionable insights for anyone looking to understand or influence...

In this episode of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris talks with Margaret Cunningham (Darktrace), Kavita Varadarajan (Exaforce), and April Lenhard (Qualys) about how they drive product innovation in the fast-moving world of cybersecurity. Margaret, Kavita, and April share their experiences leading product strategy, developing enterprise solutions, and combining technical expertise with user-focu...

In this episode of Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris sits down with Melissa Bischoping (Tanium), Rebecca Taylor (Secureworks, a Sophos company), and Kristina Balaam (Lookout) to explore the fast-paced world of security research and threat intelligence. Melissa, Rebecca, and Kristina share their journeys into threat research, revealing insights that can help any threat analyst, SOC, or IT team s...

In this episode of  Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris chats with Audra Streetman (Splunk) and Olga Polishchuck (ZeroFox) to reveal how to navigate one of tech’s fastest-moving, high-pressure industries. Audra and Olga share their journeys from “ground zero” to leadership, offering actionable lessons for anyone aiming to succeed in cybersecurity. Press play now  to learn from women who’ve naviga...

What does it really take to build a successful cybersecurity company from the ground up? In this episode of  Women In Cyber , host Caitlin Harris sits down with Poornima DeBolle (Menlo Security) and Kris Bondi (Mimoto), to uncover the triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned along their founding journeys. Poornima and Kris share their firsthand insights as industry pioneers, innovators, and leade...

Women in Cyber, brought to you by Expert Insights, explores not only the technical side of cybersecurity, but also the personal stories, diverse career paths, and unique perspectives that women bring to this field. In this first introduction, host Caitlin Harris and producer Alex Zawalnyski reveal how Women In Cyber came to life—from the spark that inspired it, to the vision behind the series. It...

Hello, and welcome to the Women in Cyber Podcast, brought to you by Expert Insights. This is a space dedicated to amplifying the voices of women across the cybersecurity industry. In each episode, we’ll host a panel conversation that showcases not only the technical side of cybersecurity, but also the personal stories, diverse career paths, and unique perspectives that women bring to this field. O...