February WiSKC Meeting with Christina Hartman

Sponsor: TBD

Speaker: Christina Hartman

Topic: Leadership in Action: A Hands-on Incident Response Experience

Effective leadership is crucial during a cybersecurity incident. This interactive tabletop exercise invites women in leadership roles to step into a simulated cyber crisis, focusing on decision-making, communication, and team coordination. Participants will navigate a realistic scenario, addressing challenges such as phishing attacks, data breaches, and organizational risk management. The session emphasizes practical strategies to recognize threats, lead with confidence, and foster a resilient team culture. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable insights to enhance their leadership capabilities and prepare their organizations for the unexpected in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Speaker Bio:

Christina Hartman is the founder and cybersecurity advocate behind Banshee Cybersecurity. With over 15 years of experience in information technology and auditing, Christina is driven by a mission to empower businesses, especially small enterprises, to embrace scare-free cybersecurity solutions. She has a passion for empowering underrepresented voices in tech, fostering diversity, and championing women in cybersecurity. Christina brings her expertise in security assessments, AI, risk management, and project leadership to every engagement, inspiring audiences to adopt a proactive and people-first approach to digital security.