Episode 4 - Cybersecurity a path for everyone with Alexa Josephs

In this inspiring episode of the Women in Cybersecurity Podcast, we welcome Alexa Josephs, a dynamic professional whose journey into cybersecurity is anything but conventional. Starting her career in the arts and communication, Alexa developed a keen interest in psychology, media, and the power of influence. Her path led her through marketing, film, and journalism before she discovered a passion for promoting cyber safety and awareness—bridging creativity with technology in powerful ways. Today, Alexa is making her mark as an Expert in Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy, and Cooperation at the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate, while also serving as Co-Founder of HiveHack, a start-up that merges leadership, innovation, and security awareness. Her diverse background also includes impactful roles at the European Parliament, Eventbook RO, and the Bucharest International Film Festival, where she brought communication and digital storytelling into new arenasJoin us as Alexa shares her journey of resilience, reinvention, and leadership—exploring how creative thinking can strengthen cybersecurity, why communication is a critical skill for the next generation of cyber leaders, and what it means to thrive at the intersection of technology, policy, and human behavior.