Episode 0 – Welcome to the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast

In our very first episode, hosts Alexandra Francu, Iulia Iancu and Yuri Diogenes share their inspiring story behind the creation of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast. Born from their life-changing experience in the Women in Cybersecurity Program, this episode dives into how the initiative reshaped their perception of the cybersecurity field and opened new doors of possibility as women in tech. Join us as we explore the "why" behind this podcast, our mission to amplify diverse voices, and our commitment to empowering more women to see themselves thriving in cybersecurity. This is just the beginning—tune in and be part of the journey! About the HostsAlexandra Francu: Sr Cloud Solution Architect Manager | Podcast Host, Passionate coach & team builder | Cyber, neuro & longevity geek, Wife, mom, bookworm on borrowed time (Free time currently in beta)Iulia Iancu: Cloud Solution Architect with focus in Cybersecurity solutions, helping organizations maintain secure and reliable workloads in the cloud. Driven by continuous learning and sharing knowledge, creativity and the power of strong networks. “I believe cybersecurity is not just about technology, but about people. And I’m here to help shape that conversation.”Yuri Diogenes: Principal PM Manager, University Professor for Cybersecurity courses, Publish Author. Yuri has a Master degree in Cybersecurity and currently working on his PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership.