Congratulations to the 11th Annual Cyberjutsu Awards Nominees

ARLINGTON, VA - May 3rd, 2024 –The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) is delighted to announce the 11th Annual Cyberjutsu Awards, set to take place at the iconic Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. This distinguished event, following a full day of enriching discussions at Cyberjutsu Con 5.0, will celebrate trailblazing women and allies who have significantly advanced the field of cybersecurity.

The evening will not be just about accolades but also style and fun, as this year introduces a Sneaker Ball theme. Attendees are encouraged to pair their evening wear with their favorite sneakers, combining elegance with comfort in a festive celebration of achievements.

Awards will be presented across several categories including Cyber Advocate, Cyber Educator, Cyber Mentor, Cyber Rising Star, Pentest Ninja, and Cyber Champion. The ceremony will also honor recipients of the President’s Award and Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, selected by the WSC Board.

WSC's CEO, Mari Galloway, commented, "Celebrating our 11th year, we continue to be amazed by the commitment and innovations these women bring to cybersecurity. Their work not only progresses the industry but fosters a culture of inclusivity and empowerment."

Cyberjutsu Day 2024 Details:
Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
Venue: Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium, Washington, DC
Ticket Prices: Included with Conference Ticket
Dress Code: Evening Attire with Sneakers

This event is a perfect culmination of the Cyberjutsu Con 5.0 and a unique opportunity for professionals to network while celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in cybersecurity. Attendees will enjoy a night filled with inspiration, acknowledgment, and networking in a dynamic and enjoyable setting.

Tickets and further details are available on our website at https://womenscyberjutsu.org/cyberjutsu-con.

Join us as we honor pioneering women in cybersecurity at an unforgettable sneaker ball!

Thank you to our current sponsors and partners
Google, Ford Foundation, Recorded Future, Splunk, SANS, ISC2 and more. Consider partnering with us in 2024! 

And the nominees are...

✨Cyber Advocate✨

• Ardis Carlos, JPMorgan Chase
• Chris Lemmon, Secure Yeti
• Kavitha Srinivasulu, TCS
• Maddy Pet, Capital One
• Ramona Ratiu, Zurich Insurance/ ISACA Chicago
• Stephanie Luangraj, WomenWhoSecure

✨Cyber Educator✨

• Brandy Turner, Capitol Technology University 
• Chris Lemmon, Secure Yeti
• Elaine Harrison-Neukirch, SCYTHE,  Cybersecurity Non-Profit

✨Cyber Mentor✨

• Anmol Agarwal, Nokia / George Washington University
• Dr. Diana  Orozco, BreakPoint Labs
• Helen Oluyemi, Pollinate International Limited
• Lisa Ventura MBE, Cyber Security Unity Limited
• Maril Vernon, Aquia
• McKenna Yeakey, Netflix
• Nandita  Narla, DoorDash
• Rae Bruenjes , Morgan Stanley
• Tracy Maleeff, Sherpa Intelligence
• Yesenia Yser, Microsoft

✨Cyber Rising Star✨

• Baka Diop, Bluepinksecurity 
• Kristin Demoranville, Anzensage 
• Quratulann Jamshed, JP Morgan Chase and Co. 
• Rachelle Ankney, Government
• Rianat Abbas, Baylor University
• Yaamini Barathi Mohan, Dell Technologies

✨Pentest Ninja✨

• Alexandra  Fox, BreakPoint Labs
• Ashley Van Hoesen, Self
• Maril Vernon, Aquia

✨Cyber Champion✨

• Chris Farrell, Disney
• Kevin  Apolinario, Raices
  

About Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu

Founded in 2012, the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) is a Northern Virginia–based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, focused on empowering women to succeed in the cybersecurity industry. WSC’s mission is to advance women in cybersecurity careers by providing programs and partnerships that promote networking, education, training, mentoring, resource-sharing and other professional opportunities.

WSC serves thousands of women across the globe by bringing awareness to, and advancing careers in, cybersecurity. The WSC community includes information security professionals, IT professionals, programmers, computer scientists and engineers, as well as women wanting to explore and join the field. Recognizing the importance of encouraging girls to embrace a future in STEM-related professions through its Cyberjutsu Girls Academy, WSC provides a unique hands-on curriculum focused on securing information technology. For more information, visit http://www.womenscyberjutsu.org.

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