SheLeadsTech Fireside Chat: Celebrating Women in Cybersecurity

About this episode

Women in cybersecurity leaders share their stories and career advice in a fireside chat celebrating International Women’s Day.

Women in cybersecurity leaders share their stories and career advice in this SheLeadsTech fireside chat celebrating International Women’s Day. In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, ISACA’s SheLeadsTech initiative brings together three inspiring leaders in cybersecurity for a special fireside conversation. Join Debbie Lew and Jo Stewart-Rattray, both ISACA Hall of Fame inductees and recipients of the Eugene Frank Founders Award, as they sit down with Gail Coury, who will be inducted into the ISACA Hall of Fame in 2026. In this warm and engaging discussion, they reflect on their journeys into cybersecurity, the evolving role of women in technology, and the power of mentorship, leadership, and community in shaping the future of the profession. In this episode, they discuss:• Their personal paths into cybersecurity and IT• How opportunities for women in tech have evolved over time• Lessons learned from leadership and service within the ISACA community• Advice for the next generation of women entering the field The conversation wraps up with a fun rapid-fire round that offers a glimpse into the personalities behind these accomplished careers. Whether…

People in this episode

Guests: Debbie Lew, Jo Stewart-Rattray, Gail Coury

Topics covered

• women in cybersecurity
• career advice
• mentorship
• leadership
• technology
• International Women’s Day

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• women in tech
• career paths
• ISACA
• mentorship
• leadership
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ISACA, ISACA Hall of Fame, ISACA’s SheLeadsTech initiative

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