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The Information Security Workgroup - Hot Topic

Please join Claudia Fisher of the NYS Office for Information Technology Services for a discussion on Women working in the Information Technology disciplines, including Cybersecurity.  This presentation will explore why there is gender gap in cybersecurity and steps women can take when facing challenges working in the field.  Claudia will also cover how a more diverse workforce will make a cybersecurity program more successful and actions people and organizations can take to promote such a workforce.

Speaker
Claudia Fisher, Acting Director of Integrated Security Services - NYS Office for Information Technology Services

Claudia works in the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) at the New York State Office for Information Technology Services.  Ms. Fisher has over 20 years of experience working in Information Technology with a background in software architecture and Identity Management.  She joined the CISO almost five years ago and specializes in risk management and secure architecture.  Ms. Fisher holds several certifications, including the ISC2 CISSP.  She is currently enrolled in SUNY Polytechnic's MBA program.

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