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Women in Cyber: Navigating the Changing Landscape

by American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law & National Security

"Women in Cyber: Navigating the Changing Landscape" is a podcast episode presented by the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law & National Security. This episode features an all-female panel of cybersecurity experts from both public and private sectors, sharing insights into their career paths, current security threats, and advice for law students interested in cybersecurity.

The discussion covers a range of topics, including the panelists' experiences in the field, the evolving nature of cyber threats, and strategies for addressing these challenges. The episode aims to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and the role of women in this critical area.

The panel includes Mieke Eoyang, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy at the Department of Defense; Hilary Hageman, former Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Cubic Corporation and currently at Terran Orbital Corporation; Kim Peretti, partner at Alston & Bird; and Kemba Walden, Assistant General Counsel of the Digital Crimes Unit at Microsoft. The discussion is moderated by Maureen Kelly, Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Legal Task Force, with opening remarks by Jennifer O'Connor, Chair of Women in National Security Law.

This episode is particularly beneficial for aspiring cyber professionals, law students, and practitioners seeking to understand the current cybersecurity landscape and the contributions of women leaders in the field.

Speakers(6)

Hilary Hageman

General Counsel at Terran Orbital Corporation

Hilary Hageman is the General Counsel at Terran Orbital Corporation and formerly served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Cubic Corporation.

Jennifer O'Connor

Chair, Women in National Security Law at American Bar Association

Jennifer O'Connor serves as the Chair of Women in National Security Law at the American Bar Association.

Kemba Walden

Assistant General Counsel, Digital Crimes Unit at Microsoft

Kemba Walden is the Assistant General Counsel of the Digital Crimes Unit at Microsoft, focusing on combating cybercrime.

Kim Peretti

Partner at Alston & Bird

Kim Peretti is a partner at Alston & Bird, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy law.

Maureen Kelly

Co-Chair, Cybersecurity Legal Task Force at American Bar Association

Maureen Kelly is the Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Legal Task Force at the American Bar Association.

Mieke Eoyang

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy at U.S. Department of Defense

Mieke Eoyang serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Event Details

Date
August 25, 2021
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Pricing
Free
Audience
Aspiring cyber professionals, law students, and practitioners interested in cybersecurity.

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