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Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 9:00AM-12:00PM PT
The Shindy | 1663 Superior Ave. Unit A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Women Who Cyber brings together a diverse group of aspiring and thriving cybersecurity professionals for dynamic, interactive events where attendees can network with peers, establish meaningful relationships, share knowledge, and enjoy unique experiences while engaging in conversations around the latest cyber threats, evolving security insights, and emerging industry trends.

You’ll learn from, and be inspired by, our panel of influential women as they discuss how they broke through the glass ceiling and continue to pave the way for women to lead and excel in the industry. They’ll also discuss the unique challenges women face, as well as the importance of diversity and gender equality in the workplace.

Learn and be inspired as our panel of influential women discuss:

  • How women are reshaping the industry
  • How women can grow and enhance their career
  • The importance of interpersonal skills, including leadership skills and emotional intelligence
  • How to engage and encourage the younger generation

Color Analysis Workshop
Drawing on professional color analysis training rooted in seasonal color theory, this session will explore the psychology of color, how to identify your personal palette, and how strategic color choices can reinforce your executive presence in male-dominated technical spaces. Emily Clarendon from Style Haus will teach us practical tools to translate self-knowledge into a personal brand that commands the room—without saying a word. At the completion of the workshop, you will go home with a makeup pallet for your personal skin tone where you can walk into your career with confidence.

Agenda

  • 9:00AM-9:15AM
    Registration & Welcome
  • 9:15AM-10:00AM
    Women Who Cyber Panel Discussion
  • 10:00AM-12:00PM
    Color Analysis Workshop

Host

Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith | Regional Director, Named Account Sales - Healthcare, Proofpoint, Inc.

Shannon Smith is an accomplished attorney with over twenty years’ experience at the crossroads of technology and the law. In her current role as the leader of the Healthcare team at Proofpoint, Shannon is focused on helping healthcare organizations protect their employees and defend their data against a constantly evolving threat landscape. She consults with healthcare clients on leveraging cybersecurity technology to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Prior to joining Proofpoint, Shannon worked with organizations to develop policies and processes to support information governance programs, including complex data management strategies and workflows to streamline investigative and litigation efforts.

Panelist

Chantra Stevenson
Chantra Stevenson | Senior Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager, Aviation Cybersecurity

Chantra Stevenson is a senior cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, enterprise security strategy, and large-scale security transformation across highly regulated environments. She currently leads cybersecurity portfolio management initiatives within the global airline industry, aligning security investments to business risk, strengthening cyber resilience, and advancing defense-in-depth capabilities. Her expertise spans cybersecurity engineering, risk governance, and threat intelligence integration, with a focus on cyber risk analysis, NIST CSF alignment, and enterprise resilience. Chantra began her career in aerospace product delivery before transitioning into security technology, including roles at Microsoft and Avalara, where she built a strong foundation in IT infrastructure, cloud security, and cybersecurity operations. She holds a Master of Professional Studies in Enterprise Architecture from Pennsylvania State University and is advancing doctoral research at the intersection of data science, cybersecurity risk modeling, and AI governance. Chantra is passionate about advancing women in cybersecurity and driving more inclusive, resilient, and data-driven security organizations.

Who Should Attend

While we are dedicated to bringing talented women together to celebrate and foster their passion and drive for cybersecurity, we welcome everyone - all genders, identities, and generations!

This event is suitable for information security decision makers, including: CXO, VP of IT, Director of IT; mid-level information security management (Senior Security Manager, IT Security Manager, IT Manager) and technical information security practitioners (Security Engineer, Messaging Architect, IT Analyst).

Government and public sector employees are reminded to ensure that their acceptance and participation are permitted by applicable rules and regulations.

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