Caitlin Sarian

Caitlin, widely known as “Cybersecurity Girl,” is the world’s most prominent Cybersecurity Influencer, Cybersecurity Educator, and Advocate for Women in STEM. As a passionate communicator and talent developer, Caitlin has earned recognition for her efforts to demystify cybersecurity, attract new talent, and educate the public on staying safe online. Her work has been recognized globally, as evidenced by her significant accolades, including Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, SANS Cyber Community of the Year, and Top 50 Cyber Leaders by SecureFrame.

Caitlin’s superpower? A unique blend of deep technical expertise and engaging communication skills that allow her to simplify complex cybersecurity concepts for diverse audiences, making her “The Cybersecurity Girl.” She has built a dedicated following of over 1.4 million across platforms, achieving over 30 million impressions monthly, all while inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity defenders.

An accomplished professional, Caitlin has served as the Head of TikTok’s Global Cybersecurity Advocacy and Culture team and held leadership roles at EY, DLA Piper, and Protiviti, focusing on global cybersecurity assessments, data protection, and compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST standards. She has spoken at major global conferences, including GISEC in Dubai, Black Hat in Saudi Arabia, and the GDS Technology Summit in Dallas. Caitlin has been featured as a cybersecurity expert on ABC Nightline News and appeared on over 20 podcasts, such as Microsoft’s “Afternoon Cyber Tea.”

Now fully dedicated to her venture, Cybersecurity Girl LLC, Caitlin’s mission is to empower individuals of all ages to secure their digital lives and inspire a safer digital world. Her upcoming guide, Secure and Protect Everything: Cybersecurity Girl’s Handbook for Online Safety, aims to simplify essential online safety practices for a wide audience.

A testament to her influence and dedication, Caitlin has been honored with numerous awards in recent years:

• Cybersecurity Woman of the Year – Influencer (2024)
• Red Cross- Gold Humanitarian Award (2024)
• Cyber Express 40 Under 40 (2024)
• Top Cyber News Magazine 40 Under 40 (2024)
• SANS Cyber Community of the Year Winner (2023)

Caitlin is also an active volunteer with NIST-NICE, leading efforts to identify and improve cybersecurity career discovery programs. Her passion for making cybersecurity accessible continues to drive her journey as a thought leader and educator in this ever-evolving field.

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