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I'm a creative security awareness content developer and founder with a demonstrated history of working 20+ years in the cybersecurity industry. Successfully grew bootstrapped startup Popcorn Training to US acquisition and scaled team in a hyper-growth environment under the new ownership as the regional MD of KnowBe4 Africa. Since 2021 I've moved into an evangelist role, driving cyber awareness across the African continent with a special focus on cyberpsychology, security culture, metaverse, Web3 security, and the intersection of mindfulness on cyber. I'm a Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Metaverse for the 2023-2024 term as well as a member of the WEF Metaverse Initiative Governance Working Group and Security Skills Development Group. I hold an MSc in CyberPsychology from the University of Applied Sciences in Vienna. I'm a certified business analyst (FTI) and hold multiple security certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CIPP/IT, ex PCI DSS QSA, ISO 27001 Implementer, and auditor. I am also a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Trainer (YTT 500) and certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator.Awards / Recognitions: -Top 20 Women in Cyber of the World - Top 100 influential Women in Tech 2024 South Africa - Broadcast Magazine.- Women in Cyber People’s Choice Award 2023- IFSEC Global Influencer in Security for 2022.- UK’s IT Security Guru 21 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber in 2021- Top 100 Women in Cyber 2020 and 2021 by Cyber Defence Magazine. - ISACA South Africa President Award for 2020 - Women in Tech Innovations Africa 2020 Award for Southern and Central Africa at Africa Tech Week- Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity – Africa 2020