MIWIC25 – Eva Benn, Chief of Staff, Strategy – Microsoft Red Team

Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words.


In 2025, the awards were sponsored by BT, KnowBe4, Mimecast, Varonis, Bridewell, Certes, Pentest Tools and AI Dionic. Community partners included WiCyS UK & Ireland Affiliate, Women in Tech and Cybersecurity Hub (WiTCH), CyBlack and Inclusive InCyber (LT Harper). 





What does your job role entail?







As Chief of Staff for Microsoft Red Team, I drive the strategy behind how we innovate and evolve red teaming—transforming it from purely technical operations into a strategic security pillar that directly shapes Microsoft’s overall security direction. My role is to define what modern red teaming looks like—not just for Microsoft, but for the industry—as this space rapidly evolves.




Microsoft is pioneering and reimagining how red teams operate in this new era, ensuring tha ..

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