The Women Leaders in Cybersecurity Conference 2024, held on January 26 at NYU School of Law, brought together law firm partners, government officials, corporate leaders, and other experts in law and technology to discuss emerging cybersecurity regulations and the impact of artificial intelligence on business and law. Founded in 2016 by Judith Germano, the conference aims to highlight and promote the contributions of women in the cybersecurity field.
The event featured three panel discussions and a fireside chat with Linnie Haynesworth, a corporate board member and former aerospace and defense executive at Northrop Grumman. Key topics included best practices for leveraging artificial intelligence, career development in cybersecurity, and new cybersecurity regulations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Department of Financial Services.
Panelist JoAnn Stonier, fellow of data and AI at MasterCard, emphasized the importance of understanding new technologies' capabilities and the need for transparency in their development and use. She highlighted the challenges posed by rapidly evolving data and the necessity for continuous scrutiny of AI-generated results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
The conference provided valuable insights for professionals in the cybersecurity and legal sectors, offering opportunities for networking and professional development. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of current challenges and best practices in the field, making it a significant event for those looking to stay informed and engaged in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
Speakers(10)
Alicia Lowery Rosenbaum
Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity Technology and Trust
Alicia Lowery Rosenbaum is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity Technology and Trust.
Andrea Markstrom
Chief Information Officer at Schulte Roth & Zabel
Andrea Markstrom is the Chief Information Officer at Schulte Roth & Zabel and founder of iWill.
Jennifer Kady
Vice President, Security Sales and Americas General Manager at IBM
Jennifer Kady is the Vice President of Security Sales and Americas General Manager at IBM.
JoAnn Stonier
Fellow of Data & AI at Mastercard
JoAnn Stonier is a Fellow of Data & AI at Mastercard, focusing on data governance and artificial intelligence.
Kathryn Lancioni
Professor at Rutgers University
Kathryn Lancioni is a professor at Rutgers University and founder of Presenting Perfection.
Kavitha Mariappan
Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Transformation at Zscaler
Kavitha Mariappan is the Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Transformation at Zscaler.
Linda Lautenberg
Co-founder at EvolveMe
Linda Lautenberg is the co-founder of EvolveMe, focusing on career development and transitions.
Linnie Haynesworth
Corporate Board Member and Former Aerospace and Defense Executive at Northrop Grumman
Linnie Haynesworth is a corporate board member and former aerospace and defense executive at Northrop Grumman.
Lucy Vasserman
Head of Engineering and Product at Jigsaw/Google
Lucy Vasserman is the Head of Engineering and Product at Jigsaw, a unit within Google.
Melissa Hathaway
President at Hathaway Global Strategies LLC
Melissa Hathaway is the president of Hathaway Global Strategies LLC, specializing in cybersecurity policy and strategy.
Event Details
- Date
- March 13, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- NYU School of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Professionals in cybersecurity and legal sectors
- CLE Credits
- New York CLE credit is pending.