Sherifat Akinwonmi // Business Information Security Officer at TD Bank

Want to hear from a BISO at TD Bank? Join us for a conversation with Sherifat Akinwonmi!
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Sherifat is a Cyber Security professional with extensive experience in various industries, currently serving as a Business Information Security Officer at a leading North American bank. She holds a master's degree with distinction from the University of Salford, UK, and a Bachelor's degree with first-class honors in Computer Science and Technology from Bowen University, Nigeria, along with several professional certifications, including CCSP and CISSP. Passionate about empowering women in tech, she serves on multiple boards, including the Advisory Board for Canadian Women in Cybersecurity, and co-founded Women in Cybersecurity & Technology (WICT). Additionally, she dedicates her time to mentoring young people entering the technology field and supports less privileged communities.
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CybHER®’s mission is to empower, motivate, educate, and change the perception of girls and women in cybersecurity. By providing resources for girls from middle school through collegiate programs and into professional careers, CybHER will allow women to foster positive and encouraging relationships within this industry through original and curated content that educates and motivates women. Ultimately, our goal is to increase diversity by introducing more girls to cybersecurity, who will then transition to women in collegiate programs, and finally highly trained professionals. While CybHER’s mission is to promote STEM and technology for females, CybHER is open to everyone.