Stepping Stones for Your Cybersecurity Journey - Keynote Speaker - Aastha Sahni

Come listen to Aastha Sahni speak about her journey of certifications and courses to level up her cybersecurity career!

Audience: A mix of students (bachelor/masters), community college faculties, and Security/IT professionals (early to mid-career).
The topic of the Talk: Progressing your career with cyber security certifications
Duration of Talk: 45 minutes (An overview of their cybersecurity path) + 15 minutes (Q&A)

Speaker Bio:
Aastha Sahni, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over seven years of experience, specializes in Identity & Access Management, Application Security, SIEM, Threat Hunting, Azure Cloud, and Vulnerability Management. Currently Security Analyst II at Microsoft, she has progressed from earlier roles as an Engineer to a Technical Trainer.

Beyond her technical expertise, Aastha is a dedicated advocate for Diversity & Inclusion, empowering women in cybersecurity through initiatives like the BBWIC Foundation, where she is the founder. She extends her impact as a mentor at WiCyS, TopMate, and WomenTechNetwork. Aastha is also an ambassador for Snyk, actively contributing to the cybersecurity community, and plays a crucial role on The Diana Initiative's board, providing mission-based leadership.