Career Journey in Information Security

The Women Coding Community’s Career Club is excited to host a session on Career Journey in Information Security—a field that’s critical to everything we do in tech. From securing systems to protecting user data, cybersecurity is more important than ever, yet women remain underrepresented.

We are going to host an interactive and dynamic session where our host is going to discuss with our speaker their experience in such career journey and aim to achieve the following:

🔹 Demystifying the Information Security Career Path – Understand what information security professionals do, explore the range of roles available.
🔹 Equipping Women with the Right Tools and Skills– Identify the technical and soft skills needed to succeed in the field and learn about key certifications and how to choose the right one for your career goals.
🔹 Guiding Women Through Different Stages of Their Careers – Discuss how to start in the field, succeed, grow and become a leader.
🔹Highlighting Why Security Matters in Every Tech Role - Cybersecurity is not just for security teams—it’s everyone’s responsibility. Discuss how integrating security into coding, product design, and data management and beyond strengthens innovation.

Join us to gain insights, resources, and connections to thrive in this high-impact field! 💡🔐

🕰️Agenda:
19:00-19:10 – Introduction to Women Coding Community
19:10-20:00 – Discussion with a speaker on Career Journey in Information Security
20:00-20:30 – Audience Q&A and closing

🗣️Speaker: Annelie van Milink | LinkedIn
Annelie is a seasoned Information Security leader with a proven track record of strategically defining, implementing, and overseeing information security across multinational corporations. Currently serving as Information Security Principal, heading the business information security team for bp's Production & Operations and Gas & Low Carbon Energy divisions, protecting its critical systems and infrastructure, and enabling secure business transformation. In her free time Annelie enjoys spending time with her family and her puppy.

🙋🏼‍♀️Host: Julia Babahina | LinkedIn
Julia is a Lead Risk Management Specialist at Swift for Product with almost ten years of experience in Information Security, IT and Technology. Over the years she worked in numerous financial service organisations where she defined and delivered privacy and data programmes, cyber security and data strategies, policy frameworks and assisted organisations in governing IT risks and controls. She is also a Director at Women Coding Community and is passionate about giving back to community and empowering women to excel in technology careers.

👩🏽‍💻Co-Host: Madhura Chaganty | LinkedIn
As Engineering Manager at Elliptic, Madhura focuses on building high-performing teams, driving timely deliveries, and optimising processes to achieve greater efficiency and impact. With over two decades of software development experience and a passion for innovation and sustainable technology, she has delivered complex projects while embracing emerging technologies and industry trends. Outside of work, she is Lead and Mentorship Programme Coordinator at Women Coding Community, where she actively supports women in advancing their tech careers, creating a more inclusive and equitable tech community.

👩‍💻About Women Coding Community
Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices.
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