Cybersecurity consistently ranks amongst today’s most critical business risks – but do you need to be an IT expert to help your organisation be more cyber secure?
No, you don’t! That’s why SWE hosted this online session with Marylin de Kort, Information Security Officer, Dutch Government and Dr. Andrea Cullen, CEO & Co-founder of CAPSLOCK to explore:
- Why is cybersecurity so important?
- What are the trends and outlook, especially with the emergence of AI?
- What is it like to work in cybersecurity and what are the essential skills and competences?
- How can non-IT professionals create a career path in cybersecurity?
Our session host was Kasia Austin, Business Development and Senior Training Consultant at Motorola Solutions.
Meet the Speakers
Marylin Spagnol-de Kort, Information Security Officer, Dutch Government
As an accomplished information security specialist, Marylin has built a career driven by a profound commitment to safeguarding digital infrastructures and information systems. Marylin's objective is to leverage in-depth expertise and innovative strategies to fortify organizations against evolving cyber threats, contributing to the foundation of a resilient and secure cyber environment.
Dr. Andrea Cullen, CEO & Co-founder of CAPSLOCK
Andrea has worked in cyber for over 20 years across a number of roles. She has been an academic at the University of Bradford city where she designed and developed one of the first MSc Cyber Security degrees in the UK. She has also worked as a consultant and a cyber SME for KPMG. Most recently as a Co-founder of CAPSLOCK, an award-winning cyber security bootcamp. CAPSLOCK was founded in 2019, and started by raising investment of approximately £1m to support its launch in 2021. With a focus on removing barriers to career changing education, so far CAPSLOCK has reskilled over 800 learners from incredibly diverse backgrounds. She was recently awarded full membership to the Chartered Institute of Information Security and is passionate about supporting female founders and helping the cyber industry become a more diverse place to learn and work.
Kasia Austin, Business Development and Senior Training Consultant at Motorola Solutions
Highly experienced senior technical professional with 17 years of proven expertise in mission-critical Telco operations across the EMEA region. Skilled in managing key projects and initiatives spanning Technical Support, Global Technical Training Portfolio, Sales Enablement Training Portfolio, Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, Business Development, Consultancy, and XaaS. Known for solution-focused leadership, self-driven approach, and exceptional analytical and planning capabilities. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of internal processes and customer needs across multiple product requirements and support functions. Proficient in LMR, DMR, and Software solutions. Actively involved in professional organizations, including the UK Women Business Council. Kasia has joined Society of Women Engineers in May 2022, where she holds roles: SWE ECC founding member, WE Local Advisory Board member and EMEA Collegiate Competition Lead.
