Slides from a virtual panel discussion held Nov. 15, 2022, by the Center for Women in Cyber (CWC) at Capitol Technology University.

1. Meet your host, Genesis
Diaz
I. Panel Introduction II. Panel
Discussion
III. Participant
Q&A

2. Dr. Diane M. Janosek is an international
award- winning, well-known cybersecurity
leader and author. She is dedicated to giving
back to the community and increasing diversity
in the cybersecurity, national security and
technology domains. Having both her law
degree (J.D.) and Ph.D. (from Capitol
Technology University in Cybersecurity
Leadership), she focuses on the intersection of
law and policy with technology.

3. Fatou Sankare holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity
from Fordham University and is currently completing her doctorate at
Marymount University with a research focus of privacy, policy, and
data in cybersecurity. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from Howard University.
Prior to joining Capitol Tech, Fatou was a visiting professor in
Computer Information Systems at West Virginia University (WVU)
Potomac State College and an Adjunct Professor in the College of
Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology at Marymount
University, as well as a federal government staff member and
contractor. Her areas of expertise include data science, privacy, policy,
Information Security, and ethical hacking. She holds a certification in
AWS Machine Learning Specialty.

4. Dr. Nikki Robinson is a Security Architect and Adjunct
Professor with Capitol Technology University. She holds a
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Cybersecurity as well as a
Ph.D. in Human Factors. Her research is focused on
blending psychology and cybersecurity. She also holds
several industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, MCITP,
etc. Dr.
Robinson has a background in IT Operations
and Engineering and moved into the Security field several
years ago. Her expertise is in vulnerability management,
security architecture and design, as well as integrating
human factors into security engineering practices.

5. Kimberly currently serves as the Director for Cybersecurity and
Aerospace at the Maryland Department of Commerce. She has
worked in the technology field for over twenty years as an educator
and professional in cybersecurity, networking, Linux, and
programming. She held positions as a cyber program manager, IT
manager, network administrator, technology coordinator,
programmer, and auditor. She maintains several industry
certifications, as well as actively teaches at the collegiate level at
Capitol Technology University and Frederick Community College.
Recently, she received the FISSEA Innovator of the Year Award
from NIST for her contributions to cyber education. In addition, she
is also an active attendee and/or speaker at many local, national,
and international cybersecurity conferences and events such as
DefCon, CyberMaryland, and InfoSec – Europe.

6. 1.How did you get into cybersecurity and what makes you stay? What is the most
rewarding aspect of your job?
2.What has helped you get to where you are and what advice would you have for others
who want to set off in a similar direction?
3.What are common misconceptions people have about the field? How can we combat
these misconceptions and communicate more effectively?
4. What future do you see for the job market in this career?
5. What is one piece of practical advice you would give to someone starting out?

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8. Capitol Technology University’s Center for Women in Cyber (CWC) is focused on
empowering women of all ages to pursue careers in cyber. This Center seeks to address the
growing need for women professionals and leaders in cyber-related fields.
For more information visit, capl.ink/cwc, email cwc@captechu.edu or scan the QR code
below: