In this special issue, we shine a spotlight on some of the women who are making waves in the cybersecurity field. We hope to inspire and encourage other women to pursue careers in this exciting and dynamic industry through our interviews and profiles. The issue features interviews with women who have overcome the challenges of being a minority in a male-dominated industry. Their stories offer valuable insights into women’s unique experiences and perspectives in cybersecurity. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for the growth and success of any industry, and the cybersecurity industry is no exception. It is time for women to break through the barriers and contribute their skills and knowledge to cybersecurity.

We have also listed the Top 10 Women in Cybersecurity for this issue. We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Women in Cybersecurity initiative! These talented and dedicated professionals have made significant contributions to the industry, and we are proud to recognize their achievements. Mel Migriño, Chairman & President, WiSAP – Women in Security Alliance Philippines, who has been a leader in cybersecurity for over a decade, is our Women in Cybersecurity for the year. This recognition is for her tireless effort to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry, mentoring countless women and advocating for change at the highest levels.

The second is Babitha BP, CISO, Catholic Syrian Bank, who has made significant contributions to cybersecurity through her innovative research and development of cutting-edge technologies. She has been a role model and inspiration to women in the industry, demonstrating the power of hard work and dedication. We also want to congratulate the incredible women in our Top 10 — Meetali Sharma, HeadRisk, Compliance & Information Security, SDG Corporation; Amber DeVilbiss, Solutions Architect GuidePoint Security; Maril Vernon, Co Founder The Cyber Queens, Rinki Sethi, VP & CISO BILL.com, Esti Peshin – VP & General Manager of the Cyber Division at Israel Aerospace Industries, Kate Maxwell, Chief Technology Officer of Public Sector Business Unit (Microsoft), Morgan Adamski, Director, National Security Agency, Olivia Rose, CISO and Owner, Rose CISO Group. These women have been trailblazers in the industry, breaking down barriers and paving the way for other women to succeed. Their leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence have made them true inspirations to us all. We want to thank all the nominees for their outstanding work and dedication to cybersecurity. We hope their accomplishments inspire others to follow in their footsteps and work towards a more diverse and inclusive industry.

The women at The Cyber Express have also penned their thoughts on this; Let me introduce you to them. We hope you enjoy this special issue on Women in Cybersecurity, and as always, we welcome your feedback at editorial@ thecyberexpress.com.