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“Unleashing Potential: Empowering Women to Break Barriers in Tech Transformation” Conference

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Date(s) - 07/09/2023
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Topic “Unleashing Potential: Empowering Women to Break Barriers in Tech Transformation” Conference
Opening Remarks Speaker

Ms Carol Lee is Vice President – Membership & SheLeadsTech of ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter.  She was awarded Global 100 CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Hall of Fame in 2021, the Hong Kong Cyber Security Professionals Awards in 2016 and Women in IT Asia Award in recognition of her determination and commitment in assuring the security of the cyberworld.

Other than the above community service volunteer role, she is the Head of Cyber Security & Risk Management of a Hong Kong listed company.   She has substantial experience in leading enterprise-wide security programme to support cloud and digital transformation strategy, specialised in adopting proven change management methodology in the security & privacy management program.   Carol holds several information security designations, including C|CISO, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSP, CSSLP, CIPM and CEH.  She is also a Certified Change Management Practitioner.

Closing Remarks Speaker

Jenny Tan | CISA CGEIT CDPSE
President, ISACA Singapore Chapter

Jenny is currently the President of ISACA SG Chapter. Jenny spearheaded the ISACA’s SheLeadsTech programme in Singapore in 2019 and has since framed the programme as a cross-border female leadership experience & knowledge sharing platform. She has also successfully launched the 2021 SLT Mentorship Programme with dedicated mentor-mentee engagements to guide the career development of our SLT members accordingly. Jenny has also pioneered the Conversion Programme to achieve private-public-nonProfit objectives of bringing more women into the tech workforce. Feedback on both programmes were excellent! Her effort paid off as she is recognized by ISACA Global as one of the four 2021 Outstanding Chapter Leader Award global recipients and SLT Programme has also won her two Ally of the Year 2002 i.e. Best Program (International) and Best Contributor (Asia). Minister for Communications and Information, Josephine Teo, has also recently commended the Conversion Programme at the Cybersecurity Awards 2022 event. Jenny is also a finalist for Advocacy of the Year with the Women in IT, Asia 2023 award.

Outside of volunteering, Jenny is currently leading a global internal audit practice, including IT audit, with a global real estate cum fund management MNC. Jenny is the former PwC Risk Assurance Partner where she led the IT Audit & Advisory and Business Resilience Practices. She was PwC Singapore’s CIO and DPO. Jenny is the winner in 2022 Top Woman in Security (SG & Asean), 2022 Women Program of the Year Award (Asia), 2021 Women in IT Outstanding Contribution Award (Asia) and 2021 SG 100 Women in Tech recipient. She has also received the Top 20 Cybersecurity Women in Singapore, 2020 award.

Panel Discussion Moderator

Wendy Lim, SG Chapter Government Director and SG SheLeadsTech Ambassador,  is currently a Partner in the Cyber Security Consulting practice with KPMG in Singapore. She has over 18 years of experience in Cyber/Technology Strategy & Governance, Cyber/Technology Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Business Resilience and Technology Assurance. Wendy is the Service Line Lead for Cyber/Data Privacy Laws & Regulations, Technology & Cyber Risk Management as well as Third Party Risk Management. Wendy has indepth experience in leading and managing engagements that focus on providing clients with Technology & Cyber Risk Management, technology & cyber regulatory advisory support, third party risk consulting and independent assessments. She has also assisted clients in interpreting Technology, Cyber, Data Protection and Third Party Risk regulations in various sectors. Wendy has also conducted several industry briefing sessions on various topics such as Data Privacy, Cyber/Technology Governance & Risk Management, Data Governance and Third Party Risk Management, etc.

Panelist

Lee Siu Wei, SG SheLeadsTech Ambassador and FY2023 SLT Conversion Programme Lead Volunteer. With over 20 years of expertise in audit and GRC technology, Siu Wei showcases an unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation and optimizing operational effectiveness for organizations. Notably, she holds certifications as a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Information Systems Auditor, further attesting to her proficiency in the field. Additionally, Siu Wei has assumed the role of ambassador for SheLeadsTech since December 2023, actively championing the empowerment of women within the GRC technology industry. Her involvement in this initiative underscores her dedication to fostering gender diversity and inclusivity in the technology sector.

Panelist

Clarissa Goenawan, SG SheLeadsTech Ambassador and FY2022 SLT Conversion Programme Candidate, is a digital trust associate at KPMG by day and a writer by night, specializing in technology governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). With prior experience as a self-employed professional, she is adept at handling end-to-end matters. Clarissa’s diverse background in public speaking, marketing, visual design, banking, and analytics contributes to her well-rounded skill set.

As an Indonesian-born Singaporean, Clarissa brings a unique perspective on cultures and business practices. She is a strong advocate for fostering inclusion and cultivating a sense of belonging, recognizing the transformative power of small improvements. Clarissa actively contributes as a Co-Chair on the KPMG IDE (Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) Board, channeling her passion to drive change within her organization.

On a personal level, Clarissa finds solace in reading, cycling, practicing yoga, and engaging in ikebana. She has a passion for travel and occasionally enjoys getting lost in foreign places.

  Panelist

Jodie Ong, SG SheLeadsTech Ambassador and FY2022 SLT Conversion Programme Candidate, With over a decade of experience in the banking and finance industry, my journey into the world of technology began with an AI course that not only expanded my technical knowledge but also sparked a curiosity about cybersecurity and its critical role in our digital world.

Recognizing the vital connection between business operations and technological safeguards, I am dedicated to addressing complex challenges and provide practical solutions in my current role as a Management Specialist with a focus on IT Security in GRC.

My commitment to lifelong learning has propelled me on the path of becoming a CREST-certified Penetration Tester. By combining my finance background with an evolving understanding of cybersecurity, my ultimate goal is to contribute meaningfully to the technology sector and enhance the security of digital landscapes.

Special Topic Speaker

Ines Gafsi
Chair & Director, Inspiring Girls Hong Kong

Ines Gafsi is a dynamic force in the world of female empowerment and entrepreneurship. She co-founded Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW), the largest business platform for female founders in the Asia-Pacific region. Through FEW, she has built a thriving community of over 20,000 registered members, 300 corporate partners, and 100 advocates and influencers.

In addition to her work with FEW, Ines serves as the City Head of Inspiring Girls Hong Kong, an international charity connecting young women with female role models. She passionately supports the younger generation, helping them discover their career possibilities, providing workplace insights, and offering valuable advice for success.

As a sought-after public speaker, Ines shares her decade of experience and dedication to female empowerment. Her topics range from leadership and entrepreneurship to gender equality and the future of work.

Recognized as a thought leader, Ines has received nominations and mentions in prestigious lists, including Tatler’s Front & Female Award, Tatler Gen T, and Prestige Women of Influence. She also contributes her expertise to the judging committee for the AmCham Women of Influence awards.

Ines Gafsi remains steadfast in her commitment to empowering the next generation, promoting gender equality, and advancing women’s success in business and beyond.

Special Topic Speaker

Amy Lo, Security Consultant, Palo Alto Networks

Amy is the Systems Engineer from Palo Alto Networks focusing on key enterprise customers.  She helps customers realize cybersecurity best practices, defense-in-depth approaches and zero trust frameworks to enhance security of their environments.  She works with technical teams on solution designs, implementation and proof of concepts. Graduated from Hong Kong University of Science & Technology with a major in Information Systems, she has a passion for cybersecurity and currently holds EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and is the associate member of Hong Kong Computer Society.

Special Topic Speaker

Bona Hong Jung A

Senior Associate, Penetration Tester, KPMG Cybersecurity Consulting

eJunior Penetration Tester (eJPT)

Bona is a Senior Associate in the Cyber Consulting Practice at KPMG Singapore with a focus on providing Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration (VAPT) Service, Phishing Simulation exercises and Configuration Reviews against corresponding industry guidelines. At KPMG Singapore, Bona has over 3 years of experience in conducting VAPT assessments on Critical Infrastructure, Web and Mobile Applications, along with providing system level configuration reviews on operating systems and middleware assets against standard industry practices and  guidelines.

Additionally, Bona is the co-lead for the Cyber Recreational Club in KPMG Cybersecurity Consulting to encourage an inclusive workplace culture through the organising of various department-wide activities.

Abstract Join us in celebrating International Cybersecurity Awareness Month  at our empowering conference, where we shine a spotlight on nurturing, conversion to success in the face of the tech talent shortage across the APAC region. Our mission is to inspire and empower women to pioneer tech transitions in the domains of cybersecurity, risk management, and auditing.

This theme highlights the untapped potential of women and young girls in the tech industry and encourages them to break through barriers.  It explores the various avenues of tech transformation, including cybersecurity, risk management, and auditing, and inspires women to seize dreams/opportunities, embrace change, and excel in their chosen fields.

Agenda:

●      Opening Remarks – Importance of Nurturing Next-Generation

●      Panel Discussion –  Conversion Program Success Stories

●      Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Girls in Tech: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

●      Cybersecurity Awareness – Unmasking the Latest Hacking Tactics

●      Cybersecurity Awareness – Navigating Phishing in the Digital Era

●      Closing Remarks

Date Thursday 7th Sep 2023
Time GMT+8 12:00-14:00
Online Platform Zoom
Registration Confirmation Once you have completed the registration, you will immediately receive an email from Zoom showing the access details – ‘Time’, ‘Meeting ID’, ‘Passcode’, and also there is a ‘Add to calendar’
Zoom Access Information On the date of the event, download the Zoom Apps to access the zoom meeting with the ‘Meeting ID’ and ‘Password’ provided in the Zoom email.
Fees ●      Free of charge

●      advanced registration for ISACA Members in 2 weeks before

Language Conducted in English
CPE Hour (one hour)

Only for those who have participated in the event for 50 minutes or more

 

The Chapter will report your CPE Hour directly to the ISACA HQ. To facilitate the process, please ensure the registration form is correctly completed with:-

[Attention: For CPE Entitlement]

1. Provide a valid ISACA ID (6 or 7 digits, but not certification number)

2. Name (Identical to ISACA record)

3. Email (Identical to ISACA record)

4. Apply your CPE hour after the chapter has uploaded your CPE hour to ISACA website (Email notification from the chapter will be sent within a week after the event)

5. If you provide an invalid ISACA ID, you will be removed from the registration list.

We will keep you informed once CPE recording to ISACA is completed. To check your ISACA ID, please log in your account at www.isaca.org.

Deadline  4th September 2023 SGT/HKT 12:00pm
Registration • ISACA Member (please indicate your chapter belong to): Online Registration via Zoom

• Non-ISACA member :Online Registration via Zoom  provide your name, email address. Association and respective membership number needed if CPE needed)

Remarks ●      The webinar starts at 12pm sharp. If you signed in before 12pm, please wait for admission at the ‘Waiting Room’.

●      Please be reminded that for 2 CPE hour entitlement, you have to be present for the event for at least 100 minutes. (50 minutes for 1 CPE)

●      Please do not share the zoom details to third party as the provided information is exclusive to registrants only.

Enquiries Please contact memberservices@isaca.org.sg