Celebrating the Women in IT Security 2025 Honorees | news | SC Media - SC Media

SC Media proudly unveils the 2025 Women in IT Security honorees, an extraordinary group of leaders shaping cybersecurity’s future and inspiring change across the industry. This program, now in its 12th year, honors achievements that go beyond traditional expectations, spotlighting the skills, courage, and dedication of women driving some of the most critical shifts in IT security today, from identity security, artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy to incident response, threat intelligence and much more. CRA's Heidi Murphy Our honorees are recognized across four distinct categories, each representing pivotal roles in the industry’s ongoing growth: Women to Watch – The trailblazers in this category are the faces of the future, driving fresh ideas and new technologies that are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Power Players – Rising through the ranks, these women have influenced policies and market standards, asserting their presence in a field still shaped predominantly by male voices. Cybersecurity Veterans – These honorees have consistently delivered innovation and leadership throughout their careers. Their contributions reflect years of expertise that have advanced security practices, and also laid a foundation for the next generation. Advocates – These leaders work tirelessly to expand cybersecurity awareness and inclusivity, opening doors for a more diverse industry. What sets this year’s class apart is their shared commitment to resilience and innovation amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Each woman's story offers a glimpse into the fortitude and ingenuity they bring to the table. Here are the 2025 honorees: Women to Watch Alex Spigel, COO, Co-Founder, Choice Cyber Solutions Inna Vasilyeva, Senior Threat Intel Analyst, HUMAN Security Mary Carmichael, Managing Director, GRC and Research Fellow, Momentum Technology & Toronto Metropolitan University Mina Movahedi Shakib, Cyber Threat Investigator, Bell Canada Rebecca Lois Taylor, Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager & Human Intelligence Researcher, Secureworks, a Sophos Company Power Players Brooke Johnson, Chief Legal Officer and SVP for HR and Security, Ivanti Christy Wyatt, President & CEO, Absolute Security Joyce Brocaglia, Founder and CEO, Executive Women's Forum, a DSG Global Company Priyanka Aash, CMO, FireCompass Technologies Inc. Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and Co-Founder, QuSecure Cybersecurity Veterans Rachel Bush, VP, Information Risk Governance; Deputy CISO, Nationwide Frances Zelazny, CEO, Anonybit Lisa Tetrault, Senior Vice President, Security Services, Arctic Wolf Lakshmi Hanspal, Chief Trust Officer, DigiCert Saryu Nayyar, Founder & CEO, Gurucul Advocates Carole Winqwist, CMO, GitGuardian Charlotte Wylie, SVP, Deputy Chief Security Officer, Okta Jen Schreiber, Senior Software Engineer, Workday & Standards Architect Mea Clift, Executive Advisor, Cyber Risk Engineering, Liberty Mutual Nicole Carignan, Senior Vice President, Security and AI Strategy, Field CISO, Darktrace The 2025 Women in IT Security honorees remind us that as the field of cybersecurity evolves, so must its champions. Their vision and dedication are safeguarding organizations across sectors, and are also setting a standard for a more inclusive, progressive, and secure digital future. We celebrate the essential role of women in cybersecurity, where representation remains limited, but vital for a more secure digital future. I encourage you to dig through each honoree profile and listen to their inspiring stories in our video series and feature content that will roll out throughout the month of October.