Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Agne Sileikaite and Edna Yap

• •Agne Sileikaite emphasizes the need for diverse backgrounds in cybersecurity.
• •Edna Yap specializes in penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• •Both professionals advocate for increased representation of women in the field.

Deloitte highlights two women in cybersecurity, Agne Sileikaite and Edna Yap, who are making significant contributions to the field. Agne, a Senior Consultant in the Netherlands, focuses on red teaming and resilience building against cyber threats. She emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in cybersecurity. Edna, the Asia Pacific Cyber Strategy leader in Singapore, specializes in penetration testing and educating clients on vulnerabilities. Both professionals advocate for increased representation of women in cybersecurity. Their experiences illustrate the evolving nature of cyber threats and the need for innovative solutions. The articles call for more individuals to consider careers in cybersecurity, regardless of their academic background.