The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership Podcast

Breaking Barriers: Women Redefining Cybersecurity


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In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with three powerhouse women in cybersecurity—Emma, Aparna, and Sumi—who bring distinctly different journeys from pharmacy, law, technical sales, and engineering into one common mission: reshaping the cybersecurity industry from within. Together, they dive deep into what makes cybersecurity exciting, how resilience and authenticity fuel success, and why community—not conformity—is key to lasting impact.

With candid conversations about navigating gender bias, building real allyship, and mentoring the next generation of women in tech, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in a male-dominated space. From managing cross-functional teams to balancing business needs with technical demands, these leaders share practical advice, hard-won lessons, and a powerful vision for a more inclusive, empowered future in cyber.

Other topics we talked about:

  • What drew each guest to cybersecurity from nontraditional backgrounds

     
  • The role of mentorship and sponsorship in career growth

     
  • Confronting misconceptions and biases in the workplace

     
  • Why visibility and feedback are crucial for career advancement

     
  • Balancing empathy and authority in leadership

     
  • Retention strategies for women in tech

     
  • The power of storytelling in inspiring the next generation

     
  • How to build trust across business and security teams

     

Whether you're deep in the industry or just cyber-curious, you’ll leave inspired to challenge the status quo—and uplift others along the way.

Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedIn

For more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com 

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