Emma Doyley
One of the Tech Women Celebration 50 - women changing the ratio of the tech workforce
Emma has been working for five years in cyber security within various critical sectors, including aerospace and financial services and takes pride in ensuring the highest level of data protection and compliance for those businesses. She says:
"I am a champion of security awareness and have developed innovative training programs that have revolutionized employee education in the realm of cyber threats. Through engaging workshops and initiatives, I have empowered individuals across organisations to become the first line of defence against cyber-attacks.
"Recognising the importance of risk management has been instrumental to engaging with business leaders. Having implemented robust frameworks that proactively identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities, my strategic approach has minimised security incidents and strengthened organisations' resilience against evolving threats.
What attracted Emma to cyber security?
"I had a keen interest in law and IT whilst at school. Having watched various documentaries and dramas on TV I discovered there was an opportunity for me to combine my two passions and potentially make a career out of it! When I made the decision to study Forensic Computing at university my engagement with this area of tech grew.
"My drive and determination to follow a career in tech was further compounded when I learned my Great Auntie Joyce worked at Bletchley Park during WW2, I spoke to her about her time there and saw the same spark in her eyes that I felt about the world of cyber security."
Doyley is also working hard to encourage more women and neurodiverse individuals to follow her into the industry.
"Over the last few years I have become an advocate for diversity in tech - focusing on women in tech and neurodiversity in tech. I have written a number of blogs on the topic and plan to continue to write as long as someone will publish my ramblings!
Within my business I have championed women in different roles, assisting them in both their roles and engaging them with cyber security. I have been able to empower various women within the organisation with simple tips and tricks on how to make cyber security work for them.
"Outside of the workplace, I have been visiting my secondary school to engage girls with tech at a younger age. It was something that was noticeably missing whilst I was at school and I am taking steps to try to ensure that no other girls are left feeling the same way."
