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Top 50 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity to Watch in 2026 \u2013 The Cyber Express<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/thecyberexpress.com\/top-50-women-in-cybersecurity-to-watch-in-2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-07 22:58:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: thecyberexpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs the world prepares to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day on\u00a0March\u00a08, The Cyber Express\u00a0takes the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the women\u00a0trailblazers\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0realm of cybersecurity.\u00a0We proudly\u00a0present\u00a0the\u00a0\u201cTop 50 Women in Cybersecurity to Watch in 2026.\u201d \u00a0
\nThis special recognition to Women in Cybersecurity highlights influential professionals who are driving innovation, strengthening cyber resilience, and shaping the future of digital security across industries.\u00a0
\nThis year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day theme,\u00a0\u201cGive\u00a0to\u00a0Gain,\u201d\u00a0stresses on\u00a0meaningful progress\u00a0towards\u00a0gender equality,\u00a0which\u00a0requires intentional contributions from governments, organizations, and individuals.
\nWhen institutions invest in women\u2019s safety, leadership, and opportunities, the impact extends far beyond workplace representation \u2014 strengthening innovation, improving decision-making, and building more resilient societies.\u00a0
\nWomen in Cybersecurity: Progress and Persistent Challenges\u00a0
\nWithin cybersecurity, women continue to expand their presence in a field that has historically been male dominated. According to the latest\u00a0available data, women currently make up about 22% of the global cybersecurity workforce, a significant increase from just 11% in 2017. Today, one in four cybersecurity professionals is a woman, and projections suggest that by 2031, women could\u00a0represent\u00a0nearly one-third of the cybersecurity workforce.\u00a0
\nDespite this progress, challenges\u00a0remain. In the United States, women still hold less than 20% of cybersecurity roles, and a gender pay gap of around 5% persists in the sector. Career growth also continues to present obstacles, with\u00a0nearly half\u00a0of women in cybersecurity reporting challenges in professional advancement, while almost one-third say they have experienced workplace discrimination at some point in their careers.\u00a0
\nEven so, women across the cybersecurity ecosystem are making remarkable contributions \u2014 from leading security operations and shaping national cyber policies to advancing threat intelligence, digital forensics, and cyber resilience strategies. Their work is not only protecting organizations and critical infrastructure but also inspiring the next generation of security professionals.\u00a0
\nKeeping\u00a0this in mind, The Cyber Express\u2019 \u201cTop 50 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity to Watch in 2026\u201d recognizes professionals whose leadership,\u00a0expertise, and impact are helping redefine the cybersecurity landscape.
\nTheir journeys reflect the spirit of International Women\u2019s Day on 8 March \u2014\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0that when we support and empower women in cybersecurity, the entire digital ecosystem stands to gain.\u00a0
\nTop 50\u00a0Women\u00a0Leader\u00a0in Cybersecurity\u00a0| IWD\u00a0Special by The Cyber Express\u00a0<\/p>\n

Name\u00a0
\nDesignation\u00a0
\nCompany Name\u00a0<\/p>\n

Celia Mantshiyane\u00a0
\nGroup Chief Information Security Officer\u00a0
\nFirstRand\u00a0<\/p>\n

Radhika Bajpai\u00a0
\nCISO\u00a0
\nRussell Investments\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holly Foxcroft\u00a0
\nCyber Security Business Partner \u2013 BISO\u00a0
\nOneAdvanced\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Sheeba Armoogum\u00a0
\nAssociate Professor in Cybersecurity\u00a0
\nUniversity of Mauritius\u00a0<\/p>\n

Irene Corpuz\u00a0
\nFounding Partner, Head of Governance & Communications\u00a0
\nWomen in Cyber Security Middle East\u00a0<\/p>\n

Patricia \u201cPatty\u201d Voight\u00a0
\nExecutive Managing Director; CISO and Tech Risk Management\u00a0
\nWebster Bank\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alya Al Marzooqi\u00a0
\nGroup Digital Risk Management and Compliance Manager\u00a0
\nADNOC Group\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sakshi Porwal\u00a0
\nGlobal Chief Information Security Officer & Cybersecurity Consulting Practice Head\u00a0
\nCompunnel\u00a0Inc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rona Michele Spiegel, CISSP\u00a0
\nSenior Manager, Security and Trust, Mergers and Acquisitions\u00a0
\nAutodesk\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Priyanka Sunder\u00a0
\nCo-Founder & Chief Human Risk Intelligence Officer\u00a0
\nSecure Mojo\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lauren Dana Rosenblatt\u00a0
\nVice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)\u00a0
\nPSEG\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sheeba Sultan Hasnain\u00a0
\nChairwoman\u00a0& CIO\u00a0
\nSENTIENTE\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr. Meetali Sharma\u00a0
\nDirector \u2013 Risk,\u00a0Compliance\u00a0and Information Security\u00a0
\nSDG Corporation\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kylie Watson\u00a0
\nHead of Cyber Security, ANZ\/ASEAN\/Japan\/India\/GC\/Middle East\/Africa\u00a0
\nDXC Technology\u00a0<\/p>\n

Catherine Rowe\u00a0
\nChief Information Security Officer\u00a0
\nReserve Bank of Australia\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maryam Bechtel\u00a0
\nGeneral Manager, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)\u00a0
\nTAL Australia\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sofia Scozzari\u00a0
\nCEO (Chief Executive Officer) and Founder\u00a0
\nHackmanac\u00a0<\/p>\n

Archana Venugopal\u00a0
\nSenior Vice President & Chief Information\u00a0Secuirty\u00a0Officer National\u00a0aCommodity& Derivates Exchange\u00a0
\nNational Commodity & Derivative Exchange\u00a0Of\u00a0India Limited\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shivani Arni\u00a0
\n\u00a0Enterprise CISO\u00a0
\nMahindra Group\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cindy (Monceaux) Hoots\u00a0
\nChief Digital Officer & CIO\u00a0
\nAstraZeneca\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jae Evans\u00a0
\nEVP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Global CIO\u00a0
\nOracle\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sheila Jordan\u00a0
\nChief Digital Technology Officer\u00a0
\nHoneywell\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maria Demaree\u00a0
\nSenior Vice President, Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation & CIO\u00a0
\nLockheed Martin\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heide Young\u00a0
\nManager Cyber Strategy & Engagement\u00a0
\nNEOM\u00a0<\/p>\n

Eman Al Awadhi\u00a0
\nVice President \u2013 Network and Cyber Security\u00a0
\nExpo City Dubai\u00a0<\/p>\n

Julia Dudenko\u00a0
\nGroup CISO\u00a0
\nHaniel\u00a0<\/p>\n

Anne Neuberger\u00a0
\nDeputy National Security Advisor, Cyber & Emerging Tech\u00a0
\nNational Security Council, The White House\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kris Lovejoy\u00a0
\nGlobal Head of Strategy\u00a0
\nKyndryl\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ramya Ganesh\u00a0
\nCybersecurity XDR Leader\u00a0
\nCisco\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jane Teh\u00a0
\nFounder and CEO\u00a0
\nVortiQ[x]\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nasrin Rezai\u00a0
\nSVP, Chief Information Security Officer\u00a0\u00a0
\nVerizon\u00a0<\/p>\n

Laura Deaner\u00a0
\nChief Information Security Officer\u00a0
\nThe Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mignona Cot\u00e9\u00a0
\nSVP Chief Information Security Officer\u00a0
\nInfor\u00a0<\/p>\n

Noopur Davis\u00a0
\nGlobal CISO. Chief Product Privacy Officer. Corporate EVP.\u00a0
\nComcast\u00a0<\/p>\n

Teresa Zielinski\u00a0
\nVice President, CISO\u00a0
\nGE\u00a0Vernova\u00a0<\/p>\n

Andrea Abell\u00a0
\nChief Information Security Officer\u00a0
\nEli Lilly and Company\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Deneen DeFiore\u00a0
\nVice President & Chief Information Security Officer\u00a0
\nUnited Airlines\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Joyce\u00a0
\nEVP & Global CISO\u00a0
\nState Street\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mary Rose Martinez\u00a0
\nChief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Infrastructure\u00a0
\nMarathon Petroleum Corporation\u00a0<\/p>\n

Marnie (Huss) Wilking\u00a0
\nVP Chief Security Officer\u00a0
\nBooking.com\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hannah Suarez\u00a0\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8\u00a0
\nCISO\u00a0
\nLoyalty Status Co\u00a0<\/p>\n

Annie (Anne) Haggar\u00a0
\nDeputy Chief of Staff\u00a0
\nAustralian Government\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sujata Misra\u00a0
\nGM \u2013 Network Infra and Security Leader\u00a0
\nBrigade Group\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bonnie Butlin\u00a0
\nCo-Founder and Executive Director\u00a0
\nSecurity Partners\u2019 Forum\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gurdeep Kaur\u00a0
\nChief Operating Officer\u00a0
\nSuraksha Catalyst\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vandana Verma\u00a0
\nPresident\u00a0
\nInfoSec Girls\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mansi Thapar\u00a0
\nGlobal Head\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cyber\u00a0Security\u00a0& Infra\u00a0
\nApollo Tyres\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rosalia Hajek\u00a0\u00a0
\nCISO\u00a0
\nTopgolf Callaway Brands\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carmen Marsh\u00a0
\nPresident & CEO\u00a0
\nUnited Cybersecurity Alliance (Europe, US, Middle East & Japan)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lisa Fitzgerald\u00a0
\nPartner\u00a0
\nNorton Rose Fulbright\u00a0<\/p>\n

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