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About Me
I’m Lisa Ventura MBE, an award-winning cyber security awareness and culture specialist, keynote speaker and author. I’m the Founder of Cyber Security Unity (formerly the UK Cyber Security Association), a global community membership organisation that is dedicated to bringing individuals and companies together who actively work in cyber security to help combat the growing cyber threat.
As a consultant I also work closely with cyber security leadership teams to help them collaborate together more effectively and I provide cyber security awareness and culture training. Over the years I’ve worked with numerous cyber security and infosec organisations including Proficio Inc, Boost Technology Group, Blue Voyant, CyBourn, the UK Cyber Security Council, Logistics UK, HOOP Cyber Security and most recently with Qualitest to name but a few. I have a unique perspective on the cyber security industry and specialise in creating and implementing go-to-market plans, brand awareness and positioning cyber security and infosec organisations as thought leaders and experts in their fields to help them get one step ahead of their competitors. Recently I worked with Pinsent Masons Solicitors various aspects of their global cyber security awareness programme which comprised of cyber escape rooms, phishing email simulation exercises and carefully curated internal communications to promote good cyber hygiene to help prevent cyber-attacks.
I sit on the following boards and I’m also a member of:
- Think Digital Partners as their Cyber Security Advisor
- Member of the Advisory Council for the National Cyber Security Show and International Security Expo events in the UK
- Member of Tech UK’s Regional Council
- Member of Tech UK’s Skills and Diversity Council
- Advisory Board for the newly created World-Wide Women in Cyber Security (w3-cs) Association
I have specialist knowledge in the following areas:
- The human elements of cyber security and social engineering
- Cyber psychology
- AI and cyber security
- Supporting women into careers in cyber security
- Supporting those who are neurodiverse or from different backgrounds into careers in cyber security
- Bullying, abuse and narcissism
- Mental health issues, in particular managing stress, and burnout – especially in relation to the cyber security industry
- Imposter syndrome
- Diversity, equality and inclusion
- Neurodiversity
- Leadership, managing teams and business development
Awards
I have been nominated for and receieved a number of industry recognised awards.
- CYBER SECURITY CATEGORY WINNER
Everywoman in Technology Awards 2024 - MOST INSPIRING WOMEN IN CYBER SECURITY AWARD WINNER 2024
IT Security Guru - POSITIVE ROLE MODEL (GENDER) CATEGORY WINNER 2020
ITV’s National Diversity Awards - OUSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CYBER SECURITY AWARD
SC Magazine Awards
Featured In
I have been featured and published in many leading publications including:
Memberships
I am a proud member of the following membership organisations:
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Online Conference: Think Cyber Security For Government – 27 April 2023
THINK CYBERSECURITY FOR GOVERNMENT 2022 Cybersecurity and the government have always been intrinsically linked. Cybersecurity threats against local and central government continue to test both resources and stamina. Now, more than ever, there is a need for vendors and...
Latest News & Blog
“The Rise of the Cyber Women: Volume Three” Released for International Women’s Day 2024
Lisa Ventura MBE and Cyber Security Unity Limited is pleased to announce the release of “The Rise of the Cyber Women: Volume Three” through new cyber security publisher Security Blend Books. As a woman in the cyber security industry who had a non-linear journey into...
Pressing the “Pause” Button till 14 April 2023
This is an update from me to say that I've decided to close off my diary for any new talks (in-person or virtual) unless they are paid opportunities between now and 14 April 2023. This is because as well as my day job I will be focusing on delivering International...
International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day 2023 – Call For Speakers and Participants
Have you been plagued by Imposter Syndrome? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome in your work and personal lives? The third International Imposter Syndrome Awarness Day will take place on Thursday 13 April 2023 virtually and we are looking for speakers, panellists...
January 2023 Update: Now Available for Speaking Engagements and Article/Blog Commissions
For the past few months I have been busy planning out how to relaunch Cyber Security Unity (formerly the UK Cyber Security Association) and focusing on my day job, so I haven’t posted on here or updated my blog. In addition to this, I am currently still on a very...
Other Blogs
I also create content for a number of my other blog sites, check them out below.
A few years ago due to the work that I undertook with my ex-husband and his cyber security software company Titania Ltd, I gained the nickname of “Cyber Geek Girl“.
This name stuck, and is now the name of one of my award-winning blogs and my alter-ego.
It includes articles, hints/tips, reviews, interviews and more on a wide variety of different topics and interests that I have.
It focuses mainly on cyber security, technology and business. It also includes blogs and articles about nuclear war!
“Mind Body Soul Spirit” focuses on finding my authentic self through a journey of healing and recovery from mental health issues, trauma and living with autism.
This blog also aims to help you find peace, calmness and happiness in your life while we live in a busy and chaotic world. It contains articles, hints, tips and advice to help you with self-care, happiness, positivity, mindfulness and your lifestyle.
My aim for this blog is for it to be a place to go for support, insight, inspiration, help and information to help you tune into your mind, body, soul and spirit, and live your best life.
On November 29th 2013 I gave birth to my much wanted and much loved son Francesco “Frankie” Enrico Ventura when I was 33 weeks pregnant.
Sadly, my son Frankie was born sleeping and since then I founded a blog in his memory called “Frankie’s Legacy”.
This blog focuses on what life is like for me as an empty armed mother, that is, a woman who has given birth, but who does not have any living children and it has grown to become a resource for all things related to grief, loss and berevement, not just baby loss but losses at any stage of life.
Contact
Free Phone:
0800 772 0155
Email:
enquiries@lisaventura.co.uk