No Women; No Problem: Katelyn Falk on Creating an ERG for Women in Security

Katelyn Falk, Principal Security TPM at Zoom, joins Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Katelyn is a security technical program manager with 11+ years of experience across IT and security, both cyber and physical, and is also co-founder of Zoom's Women in Security group. Katelyn, Wendy, and Nic discuss the growth of Zoom, the challenges of fostering a sense of community in a rapidly expanding organization, and the importance of diversity and representation in the cybersecurity industry. Katelyn explains the inspiration behind her Blue Hat conference lightning talk, "No Women in Security Group, No Problem," and her role in creating the Women in Security Group. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:  

• Practical steps for starting a Women in Security employee resource group
• Advice on overcoming self-doubt when considering a leadership role
• Examples of allyship, offering resources and support in meetings

Some Questions We Ask:   

• How important is executive sponsorship, and how did you navigate securing it?
• Can you outline the process of establishing a group leadership team?
• How do you keep the members engaged and connected in a virtual setting?

Resources: 

View Katelyn Falk on LinkedIn

View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn

View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn

katelynfalk.com

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