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Women Who Cyber brings together a diverse group of aspiring and thriving cybersecurity professionals for dynamic and interactive events where you can network with peers, establish meaningful mentoring relationships, share knowledge, and enjoy unique experiences.
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:
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After the discussion, Karen Ormsby, from The Oakford Gourmet Selections, will be teaching the Art of the Graze workshop. This promises to be a fun and unique experience where you'll learn five easy tips to create your own tasty, beautiful grazing board (think charcuterie elevated) that’sperfect for any occasion. Gain new skills and knowledge, or improve existing ones, and create your own board from scratch.
Each attendee will receive their own beautiful, unique @thewoodknott board to keep, and all the food to design your own masterpiece. After some simple guidelines and a quick demo you will be able to create your own board with help and direction.
Register now to support women who are changing the face of cybersecurity!
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Raquel Ramon, a seasoned professional with 14+ years in enterprise sales, is the Regional Director of Named Account Sales. Known for driving business growth and fostering innovation, she's a collaborative leader who inspires teams to excel. Recognized for top sales achievements, Raquel is a dedicated advocate for diversity in tech, actively promoting inclusion and empowering women. Outside of work, she prioritizes a healthy lifestyle through fitness activities and spends quality time with her husband, 2 kids, and rescue German Shepherd.
Milada Copeland graduated from Utah State University in 1988 and embarked on what she thought would be a 6-year military career. In the end, she served for 34.5 years as a full-time officer in the Utah Army National Guard, with assignments covering a spectrum of specialties – from logistics and finance to IT. She also served in leadership positions at every level available – from platoon leader to brigade commander and culminated her career as the Chief of Staff of the Utah Army National Guard.
Along the way she focused on becoming educated and prepared for every position, resulting in additional degrees and certificates in most specialties she worked in – in addition to the original BS in Biology from USU, she has an MBA (UofU), BS in Computer Management and Information Science (University of Maryland), MS in Strategic Studies (US Army War College), Graduate Chief Information Officer Certificate (NDU), and MS in Cybersecurity (SUU) – in chronological order. After retiring with the rank of colonel from the military in 2020 she worked for 3 years as the Chief Information Security Officer at Progrexion, Inc – a credit repair company in Salt Lake City, and was responsible for greatly improving and modernizing the company’s security posture.
Since June 2023 Milada has taken a sabbatical from full-time work, only to find that the non-profit board assignments take more time than a full-time job. She’s a board member for Color Country Animal Welfare in Torrey, UT, and a board member for the Torrey Mercantile, a benefit non-profit aiming to establish a mercantile space hosting a restaurant and a grocery store in Torrey (where Milada and her husband have a cabin). Milada’s hobbies include scuba diving and underwater photography, wheel-thrown pottery, running and hiking with her dogs, and, of course, doing as much techie stuff as she can. She spends most of her time in Draper, where she lives with her husband and their two dogs. Her motto in life has always been “get it done.”
Kristina Belnap is a prominent figure in the field of cybersecurity, currently serving as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at SILAC Insurance. Her career path is marked by a shift from education and technical training to a keen interest in security and technology. She is known for her approach to work which involves a balance of serious commitment to cybersecurity and promoting a positive, engaging work environment. Belnap's guiding principle is to be a force for good, focusing on helping people achieve their potential. This ethos is reflected in her leadership style, where she emphasizes the importance of mentorship, especially for those at the start of their careers. She advocates for pushing boundaries and seeking growth opportunities, highlighting the value of learning from experience and mentoring.
In addition to her role at SILAC Insurance, Belnap is also involved in several other organizations. She is a founder and board member of WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) Utah, a platform that addresses the underrepresentation of women in the security field and provides support and resources for women in the industry.
Belnap is also a strong supporter of diversity and inclusion. Her interests extend beyond her professional life, as she enjoys physically challenging activities like Spartan races, which test endurance and strength.
In terms of her perspective on current technological trends, Belnap is particularly focused on the implications of AI in cybersecurity, recognizing both its potential benefits and the risks it poses. She emphasizes the need for continued learning and adaptation in the face of rapidly advancing technologies.
Overall, Kristina Belnap's career and contributions reflect a blend of technical expertise, leadership, advocacy for diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field of cybersecurity.
Bri is a renowned expert with 7 years of experience in the field of Cybersecurity and IT, bringing a unique perspective to the table. As the Director of Security Curriculum and Research at Pluralsight, Bri is instrumental in developing the cutting-edge cybersecurity curriculum and content strategy. With a wealth of knowledge as an author of Pluralsight training content, she infuses a "red-team" or attacker-focused mindset into her teachings to grasp security concepts and defense strategies effectively. Bri holds a bachelor's degree in InfoSystems and Technologies and is certified with Security+ and Pentest+ credentials.
