Monica Verma

Hacker, CISO, Founder & CEO, Multiple Award-Winner and Top-50 Women in Tech

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Monica Verma is a committed, empathetic and passionate technology and security leader, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and an engaging keynote speaker with 15+ years of industry experience in the tech and cybersecurity industry. She is a renowned keynote speaker and a storyteller, as well as a board certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE), board member of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Norway, and a multiple award winner: 2019 Best Security Advisor, 2022 Top 50 Women in Tech.

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Here is some of the feedback from audiences and clients who have worked with Monica.

"I met Monica at the Nordic IT Security conference in Stockholm. Her talk was so well received she was asked to do it twice! The subject was adaptive security. She is very passionate has a great speaking style and her content is well thought out and unique. After the conference we debated the merits of adaptive security and how the model can be utilized in several areas. I look forward to working with her more in the future."

Tim Brown,

CISO, SolarWinds

"Another terrific session at ISF this year. It's always great to hear presentations from female leaders in the field of information security. Monica provided valuable insights into work of information security professionals and the challenges that they are faced with in their daily work."

Information Security Forum (ISF) Security Organization

"I've been in InfoSec for well over 20 years, and had the opportunity to meet and work with thousands of highly skilled people in the industry. Monica is unique amongst them all. She's experienced, thoughtful, articulate and more importantly -- Monica is genuinely passionate InfoSec. For her, InfoSec is not just a career choice, but a personal calling. Her enthusiasm comes through in absolutely everything she does from her day-to-day work, her writing, and public appearances. She's always eager to help when asked and incredibly determined to make a real difference."

Jeremiah Grossman,

BitDiscovery

"Monica really knows her stuff, focusing not on just the technical perspective of security but the human also, which is key."

Lance Spitzner,

Director,

SANS Institute

"Monica is an experienced technology and security leader and an engaging keynote speaker. She motivates and keeps the attention of her audience in an authentic, real, and insightful manner. I have heard Monica’s talks on several occasions and highly recommend her both as an experienced advisor and a keynote speaker. It will give you a real and long-lasting value."

Anette Roll Richardsen,

CEO,

Watchcom Security Group

"Monica brings a wealth of experience to the table for these easy going conversations. It’s great to hear these nuanced topics discussed from a number of angles and when there’s disagreement, constructive debate ensues. A fantastic way to increase your cybersecurity knowledge!"

Mark Nunnikhoven,

Cloud Security Researcher

"Monica is an inspiring and engaging speaker and conversation partner with a very good professional depth and breadth into cybersecurity. She has a strong commitment to the importance of technology and competence development needed to manage security risk. This I believe is a cornerstone of her leadership."

Hanne Tangen Nilsen,

Security Director, Telenor

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About Monica Verma

Monica Verma is considered a leading spokesperson for cybersecurity, digitalization, cloud computing and innovation, bridging the security and the talent gap, and helping stakeholders apply information security to support their business and societal goals. Through her various leadership and advisory roles, clear and simple communication, as well as close collaboration with executives and top management, she has led many security and digital transformation projects for global businesses.

Throughout her career she has been building security and talent for businesses and society, “to drive innovation and enable them to do things today they weren’t able to do yesterday. She has a global background and worked in multiple countries with international organizations throughout her career, engaging and speaking with her audience all over the world.

In addition to her CISO role, due to her strong passion for the industry, the people and the businesses, she founded and is the CEO of Cyber Foyer and MonicaTalksCyber. Monica has been providing valuable and practical information to her audience and the community worldwide, to help build and bridge the security and the talent gap, demystifying security myths, and doing that through her real-world experiences and stories in an easily digestible and emotionally engaging format without jargons.

She has built a huge cyber following and community from 500 to 15000 within just 1.5 years, and growing. We Talk Cyber (her podcast show) has now already been downloaded more than 6000 times only after 2 seasons. She spreads awareness, information and real practical tips on security, privacy, leadership, career hacks and risk management through various platforms.

She speaks 5 languages, excluding programming. She has been doing yoga since she was a kid. She likes spending her private time on blogs, advocacy for more women in tech and security industry, gastronomy and fitness.