Women In Cyber

Q: What does it take to build a security strategy that actually sticks?

A: A culture that makes employees actually care about the security of their business.

And we’re not just talking about awareness training and password policies.

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris talks with Anne Cutler (Keeper Security), Molly McLain Sterling (Proofpoint), and Khush Kashyap (Vanta) about how you can cultivate a strong security mindset across your entire organization.

Anne, Molly, and Khush share decades of experience leading global cybersecurity strategy, education, and governance in...

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris talks with Nicole Carignan (Darktrace), Laura Ellis (Rapid7), and Emanuela Zaccone (Sysdig) about the cultural, technical, and strategic shifts AI is bringing to the field.

Nicole, Laura, and Emanuela bring decades of experience across threat intelligence, data strategy, and AI product innovation, offering insights and inspiration for anyone looking to innovate at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

Listen now to learn from the women shaping the future of AI in cyber.

Inside this episode:

(01:30) – Introduction

(06:50) - The rise of...

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris speaks with Sezaneh Seymour (Coalition) and Courtney Maugé (NFP Insurance) about the high-stakes world of cybersecurity policy and risk management.

Sezaneh and Courtney share decades of experience at the intersection of policy, risk management, and national security, providing actionable insights for anyone looking to understand or influence the evolving regulatory landscape.

Play now to hear from the women shaping the rules of cybersecurity.

Inside this episode:

(01:30) - Introduction

(4:50) - Proactive cybersecurity risk management

(08:55) - Understanding cybersecurity insurance m...

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris talks with Margaret Cunningham (Darktrace), Kavita Varadarajan (Exaforce), and April Lenhard (Qualys) about how they drive product innovation in the fast-moving world of cybersecurity.

Margaret, Kavita, and April share their experiences leading product strategy, developing enterprise solutions, and combining technical expertise with user-focused design—offering actionable insights for anyone working at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and innovation.

Listen now to learn how these women are shaping the next generation of cybersecurity products.

Inside this episode:

(01:30) - Introduction

(06:20) - Ba...

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris sits down with Melissa Bischoping (Tanium), Rebecca Taylor (Secureworks, a Sophos company), and Kristina Balaam (Lookout) to explore the fast-paced world of security research and threat intelligence.

Melissa, Rebecca, and Kristina share their journeys into threat research, revealing insights that can help any threat analyst, SOC, or IT team stay ahead of the curve.

Listen now to learn from the women uncovering threats before they hit.

Inside this episode:(00:00) – Introduction

(02:49) – Finding a path into cybersecurity research

(08:51) – A day in the li...

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris chats with Audra Streetman (Splunk) and Olga Polishchuck (ZeroFox) to reveal how to navigate one of tech’s fastest-moving, high-pressure industries.

Audra and Olga share their journeys from “ground zero” to leadership, offering actionable lessons for anyone aiming to succeed in cybersecurity.

Press play now to learn from women who’ve navigated the path and paved the way.

Inside this episode:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:32) – Landing your first cybersecurity role, even with a non-traditional background

(08:18) – The power of cross-skilling in a fast-evolving fi...

What does it really take to build a successful cybersecurity company from the ground up?

In this episode of Women In Cyber, host Caitlin Harris sits down with Poornima DeBolle (Menlo Security) and Kris Bondi (Mimoto), to uncover the triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned along their founding journeys.

Poornima and Kris share their firsthand insights as industry pioneers, innovators, and leaders shaping cybersecurity today.

Listen now to get insider stories and actionable lessons from women who are rewriting the rules of tech entrepreneurship.

Inside this episode:

(00:00) – Introduction

(03:12) – The pivo...

Women in Cyber, brought to you by Expert Insights, explores not only the technical side of cybersecurity, but also the personal stories, diverse career paths, and unique perspectives that women bring to this field.

In this first introduction, host Caitlin Harris and producer Alex Zawalnyski reveal how Women In Cyber came to life—from the spark that inspired it, to the vision behind the series. It is a podcast designed to amplify voices too often left out of the cybersecurity conversation.

This season, they’ll spotlight brilliant minds and spark conversations that challenge the traditional assu...

Hello, and welcome to the Women in Cyber Podcast, brought to you by Expert Insights.

This is a space dedicated to amplifying the voices of women across the cybersecurity industry. In each episode, we’ll host a panel conversation that showcases not only the technical side of cybersecurity, but also the personal stories, diverse career paths, and unique perspectives that women bring to this field.

Our goal is simple: to create a community where women can share experiences, celebrate achievements, and spark conversations that challenge the traditional assumptions of who belongs in cybersecurity.

So...