Winner’s Spotlight: Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024

This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as make the cybersecurity industry a healthier, more diverse to work. The sponsors included KnowBe4, Check Point Software, ThinkCyber, The Zensory, Hornetsecurity and Pulse Conferences.


The IT Security Guru spoke to this year’s Security Leader winner – Jennifer Cox, Director for Ireland, WiCyS UKI Affiliate, about her success this year and what it means to be a Security Serious Unsung Hero to her.


 


Tell us about your role?


JC: In my role as Director for Ireland within WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity) UKI Affiliate, I focus on mentorship, advocacy, community engagement, and professional development. I work with the rest of the board, to guide and support women who are either entering or advancing in the cybersecurity field, fostering a diverse, inclusive environment that’s accessible to everyone. A key part of my role is engaging with the community, organising events, workshops, and discussions to create spaces for collaboration and knowledge sharing among our members. Professional development is a priority, and I work to ensure members have access to resources, training, and opportunities that help them build successful careers.


Beyond this, I collaborate with industry partners on strategic initiatives, developing programs that address challenges women face in cybersecurity and creating clear pathways to career advancement. These efforts align with WiCyS’s mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity, supporting the creation of a robust, diverse cybersecurity workforce.


 


Why is community so important in cybersecurity?


JC: Community in cybersecurity is vital because it fosters collaboration, trust, and knowledge-sharing in a field that’s constantly e ..

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