About

Vandana Verma is a highly accomplished Security Relations Leader in the Asia Pacific region, with extensive experience in DevSecOps and CloudSec. She currently serves as the Security Solutions Architect at Snyk and is the Chair of the OWASP Global Board of Directors. Vandana is also the founder of InfosecKids and leads Diversity Initiatives like InfosecGirls and WoSec. Vandana has a diverse range of experience in the field of cybersecurity, ranging from Application Security to Infrastructure and now dealing with Product Security. She has been a keynote speaker, speaker, and trainer at various public events, including Global OWASP AppSec events, BlackHat events, and regional events like BSides events in India. Vandana is a member of the Black Hat Asia Review Board and multiple other conferences, including Grace Hopper India and OWASP AppSec USA. She has received multiple prestigious awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year Award 2020 by Cyber Sec Awards, Application Security Influencer 2020 by Whitesource, and Global cybersecurity influencer among IFSEC Global's "Top Influencers in Security and Fire" Category for 2019. Apart from her professional achievements, Vandana is also a judge for various Information Security Awards, including African Women in Cyber Security and Women Cyberjutsu. She has also been involved in various podcasts, webinars, and talks related to DevSecOps and CloudSec. Vandana holds a PGDBM from Symbiosis and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws from the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad. With over 12 years of relevant experience, she is a highly sought-after cybersecurity expert and a role model for women in technology and cybersecurity in India.