Women as Security Trailblazers: Building Confidence in a Male-Dominated Industry
Because women make up a disproportionately small part of the security industry, we often find ourselves as the only woman or one of the only women with a seat at the table, delivering presentations, bidding on projects and negotiating deals. So, what are some ways women can gain confidence to lead in a traditionally male-dominated industry? Our panelists will provide real-life methods for overcoming imposter syndrome and discuss approaches for building mentor and community relationships, ways they have asserted their voices and how they have advocated for themselves in meetings and on projects.
Speakers
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Anjanette BrennanDirector, Technology & Strategic End User Accounts, HID GlobalAnjanette Brennan is the director of technology and strategic end-user accounts for physical access control solutions at HID, where she has worked for nearly nine years. With over 20 years in the security industry, she began her career working for an integrator in the San Francisco Bay Area and quickly advanced to roles where she led major projects for high-tech clients. An active member of the security community, Brennan has held leadership roles with the ASIS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and remains dedicated to advancing security technology and partnerships.
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Danielle UngerVertical Business Development Manager, Secure Issuance , HIDDanielle Unger leads new business development for a variety of key verticals for the Secure Issuance team at HID. She has worked in traditionally male-dominated industries for the duration of her career, first in professional sports with the Dallas Stars and then in technology with WP Engine before pivoting to the security industry when she joined HID in 2019. Through these experiences, Danielle has developed essential strategies and key tips for asserting her voice in meetings, negotiations and conferences. In 2023, she helped found and set the direction for HID’s first of its kind, employee-led Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), which allows women and allies to come together and share experiences and learn from and mentor each other.