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“In cybersecurity you’re never bored! Everything is evolving and changing all the time.” So says Ana-Maria, Nexova Clients Programmes Director, another one of Nexova’s ‘Everyday Heroes’. In advance of International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, she tells us why cybersecurity is the ideal field to work in. “I’ve been working for the company since 2021 and am now based in our state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Libin, Belgium. Our environmentally-friendly building has a lot of natural light, creating an open and airy atmosphere. And its location is fantastic, being situated in the middle of nature, which is uncommon compared with most business buildings I've visited worldwide. Together, this provides an environment that’s very conducive to day-to-day work and innovation. “It’s difficult to pin down just one thing that I like most about my job. I enjoy working in an international environment, interacting with colleagues from diverse nationalities: our people are from everywhere! This cultural diversity is crucial in the world of cybersecurity and cyber resilience, adding a valuable dimension to our daily work and making it even more interesting. “I appreciate the continuous learning that comes from this cultural aspect. Additionally, I enjoy the variety of projects we undertake and the wide range of hot topics we deal with in cybersecurity. The diversity of technologies and teams we work with adds to the dynamic, engaging nature of my job. “Cybersecurity is constantly changing and is one of the most attractive domains to work in. I don't know anyone who has left cybersecurity. When people want to make a change, they can do so within cybersecurity, even making a total career shift while staying in the same domain. This kind of flexibility and variety is rare. “Having a gender-balanced presence in the cyber industry is something we are aiming at, but in reality it’s not that simple because we are talking about a sector where women were, and still are, under-represented. From a professional perspective, we need more diverse backgrounds, and not just engineers. If we are look at the cyber threats landscape, we have pressing needs to understand motivations, attackers’ mindsets and drive etc. to be able to stay ahead and this needs a set of skills ranging from psychology to languages to cyber diplomacy. “The Women4Cyber Foundation aims to contribute to a gender-inclusive cybersecurity community. I chose to be part of the story as a mentor because I believe we need this kind of inclusion AND because I want to give back to the community to help it grow. We don’t just talk about the technicalities of the domain and what training is useful but also about soft skills, and I believe we make a difference.” https://lnkd.in/e7WdqAbE #INWED24 #enhancedbyengineering 

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