Defining You: The Power of Personal Branding in Cybersecurity
This session delves into the art of personal branding for cybersecurity professionals, blending human stories with professional growth. It’s an exploration of how personal narratives, when intertwined with cybersecurity expertise, can create a powerful and distinct professional identity. Attendees will learn the nuances of building a personal brand that resonates in the cybersecurity community, emphasizing authenticity and human connection.
The presentation will provide practical strategies for showcasing individual talents and experiences in a way that elevates one’s career and opens doors to board-level positions. We will discuss leveraging social media and networking to amplify personal brands, using real-life success stories to illustrate the impact of personal branding on career advancement. This session is a call to action for cybersecurity professionals, empowering them to become influential leaders.
Speakers
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Tracy HickeySenior Manager, Privacy Security Engineering, Amazon Web ServicesTracy Hickey is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience at Amazon and AWS, specializing in cloud data security. Demonstrating leadership in securing architecture, Hickey has guided numerous customers in implementing best security practices. Hickey’s expertise centers on AWS services like CloudHSM, KMS, IAM and ACM, positioning them as a leading engineer in cloud security. As a senior manager, privacy SecEng at AWS, Hickey leverages a rich background in security and technology to deliver robust solutions. She focuses now on data protection, governance and compliance with global privacy frameworks, ensuring that during customer interactions, the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained throughout.
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Soumya SagiriPrincipal Security and Compliance Strategy Leader, Amazon Web ServicesSoumya Sagiri, the principal security and compliance strategy leader at AWS, is a visionary in cybersecurity and digital transformation. With an M.S. and MBA from India, Italy and the U.S., she is a prolific contributor with over 70 publications and a patent. Sagiri’s extensive experience includes leadership roles at Sabre Holdings, HP, Cyber IT Source Inc. and Lloyds, encompassing mergers, acquisitions and venture capital. A respected board advisor, Sagiri advocates for economic growth through strong security frameworks, fostering innovation in emerging technologies. Her expertise extends to guiding startups in developing comprehensive security strategies and risk management in regulated markets. Her strategic vision and global perspective have established her as a distinguished leader and influencer in the cybersecurity domain, driving forward-thinking solutions in complex enterprise environments.