Who we are

 Stella Tsitsoula is a communications consultant specialized in the technology and cybersecurity industry. She works with multinational organisations, Greek businesses and universities, communicating emerging technologies, cyber security awareness, risks and strategy development.

Since 2017 she is the communication manager of the National Cyber Security Team participating in the Pan-European Cyber Security Competition organized by the European Cyber Security Agency ENISA, and a member of the organizing committee.

Since 2020, she has been a member of the Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI), a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, whose mission is to raise awareness and guide the general public on cybersecurity issues through partnerships and training.

Stella co-founded Women4Cyber Greece in 2022, the Greek Chapter of the European non-profit organization Women4Cybera women's cybersecurity community(an initiative of European Cybersecurity Organization–ECSO).

In 2023 she founded the Hellenic Institute of Cybersecurity, a civil non-profit company with the purpose of supporting, highlighting, promoting high-tech issues and issues related to the security of digital information and digital information systems, in physical facilities and on the internet.

Stella participates in numerous conferences as a public speaker, advocating important initiatives and actions for cybersecurity awareness in the society and is a recognised advocate for women and girls in cybersecurity.

Stella has a background in journalism, having worked for some of the largest Greek ICT publications. For more than 25 years she has held senior management positions with extensive experience in the media and communications industry. She has a degree in Computer Systems Engineering; a Master’s in Public Relations Management, is studying in an MBA program and is a Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015.

Stella is a happy mother of Anna and Vicky.

Maria Skevofylaka is a Cloud Security Engineer and currently serves as the Mentorship Programme Lead for Women4Cyber Greece. With a strong background in cloud security, vulnerability management, and infrastructure protection, Maria is dedicated to advancing security operations and promoting best practices across modern cloud environments. Highly technical and hands-on, she is known for her attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Maria began her career in cybersecurity in 2022 as an intern and quickly progressed into consulting roles, gaining valuable experience in a variety of security domains. She now works as an Information Security Engineer in a highly technical capacity, always eager to embrace new challenges and expand her expertise. 

She holds an MSc in Information and Communication Systems Engineering from the University of the Aegean and a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Athens.

Maria has been actively involved with the Women4Cyber Foundation both as a mentor and a mentee, providing technical guidance, career advice, and practical support to aspiring cybersecurity professionals.

Outside of her professional life, Maria is an avid book lover-especially fascinated by psychology and behaviorism, though she also enjoys a good crime novel. She is also a passionate traveller, living by the motto “home is where the WiFi is,” and believes that people should be free to do whatever they like, wherever they like. Maria brings this spirit of curiosity, openness, and freedom into everything she does, inspiring others to pursue their passions without boundaries.

Katerina Psychogyiou is a cybersecurity researcher specialising in risk assessment, vulnerability management, and the evaluation of artificial intelligence-based systems. She possesses strong skills in organising and teaching Network Security labs, as well as supervising undergraduate theses. She has excellent communication skills, experience in managing academic and technical operations, and analytical thinking supported by a background in physics.

In terms of education, she is currently completing her MSc in Digital Systems Security at the University of Piraeus , and holds a BSc in Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. 

Professionally, she works at the Systems Security Laboratory as a cybersecurity researcher, where she also supports the Greek team in the European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC). In parallel, she is also part of the team at InQbit, a research-driven company focused on innovation in cybersecurity, AI, and quantum technologies.

Motivated by a passion for promoting inclusion and visibility in the cybersecurity field, Katerina volunteers with Women4Cyber Greece, where she contributes to initiatives that empower women in cybersecurity. In her role, she is responsible for creating and managing the organisation’s website, ensuring that content remains up-to-date and accessible while reflecting the group's mission and activities.

Her interest in emerging technologies has recently evolved into a growing passion for quantum computing and its implications for cybersecurity. This has led her to actively explore related topics and consider pursuing a PhD in the near future, aiming to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum technology and information security. She holds certifications such as ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (TÜV Austria Group, 2024), Network Security (Cisco, 2024), and IT & Cyber Security (E-Learning Program, University of Athens, 2023).