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Women in cybersecurity leaders share their stories and career advice in this SheLeadsTech fireside chat celebrating International Women’s Day.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, ISACA’s SheLeadsTech initiative brings together three inspiring leaders in cybersecurity for a special fireside conversation.

Join Debbie Lew and Jo Stewart-Rattray, both ISACA Hall of Fame inductees and recipients of the Eugene Frank Founders Award, as they sit down with Gail Coury, who will be inducted into the ISACA Hall of Fame in 2026.

In this warm and engaging discussion, they reflect on their journeys into cybersecurity, the evolving role of women in technology, and the power of mentorship, leadership, and community in shaping the future of the profession.

In this episode, they discuss:
• Their personal paths into cybersecurity and IT
• How opportunities for women in tech have evolved over time
• Lessons learned from leadership and service within the ISACA community
• Advice for the next generation of women entering the field

The conversation wraps up with a fun rapid-fire round that offers a glimpse into the personalities behind these accomplished careers.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your journey in technology, this fireside chat offers inspiration, insight, and encouragement from women helping shape the future of cybersecurity.

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On this episode of the ISACA Podcast, host Chris McGowan is joined by Amit Patel, Senior Vice President at Consulting Solutions, to explore one of the most underestimated threats in cybersecurity: the human element. From accidental errors to insider breaches, they discuss why employee behavior is at the heart of most security incidents—and what organizations can do about it.
 
Amit shares insights on how ongoing training, strong policies, and AI-powered tools like behavior analytics can help bridge the gap between tech and human responsibility. Whether you're a cybersecurity leader or simply navigating today’s digital landscape, this episode offers practical strategies to strengthen your organization’s human-centric security posture.

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Humans Are IT Security’s Weakest Link
https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/industry-news/2024/humans-are-it-securitys-weakest-link

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In this ISACA Podcast episode, host Safia Kazi, Principal Research Analyst – Privacy, is joined by Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research at Netwrix, to discuss how generative AI is revealing long-standing gaps in enterprise data security and governance.

This episode builds on insights from a recent ISACA webinar that explored how generative AI is exposing weaknesses in enterprise data security and governance. The discussion examines why many organizations lack visibility into where sensitive data resides and who can access it, particularly across hybrid and cloud environments. The conversation also addresses emerging risks introduced by AI tools, including non-human access and overexposed data. Listeners will gain practical, governance-focused guidance on how DSPM helps organizations assess risk, support compliance, and prepare data responsibly for AI initiatives.

Related Resources:

Watch the ISACA Webinar from the ISACA Virtual Summit 2025: “Securing Data in the Age of AI with DSPM”
https://www.isaca.org/training-and-events/online-training/virtual-summits/ai-governance-strategies

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