The Women4Cyber "Mari Kert-Saint Aubyn" Foundation was established by the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) and Guardtime to raise awareness towards a gender-inclusive cybersecurity community. Women4Cyber Greece is an official chapter of the Foundation.
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OUR MISSION
The national and regional Chapters like the one of Greece, are meant to raise awareness in the national and local communities about the gender-gap in cybersecurity, to promote and create passion about careers in cybersecurity to younger generations, to promote in public administration, educational institutions and the private sector, to create and promote role models, to create and promote trainings and mentorship programmes, to facilitate employment through partnerships, open days and campaigns, and much more.
The Chapter will aim to bring talented women together to celebrate and foster their passion and drive for cybersecurity. We will try to unite these aspiring and thriving women cybersecurity professionals across Greece to collaborate, share knowledge, network and mentor. We will also try to create opportunities through professional development programs, conferences, career fairs, lectures, webinars, trainings, internships, open-days and more.
OUR VISION
The Women4Cyber Foundation is a non-profit European private foundation dedicated to promoting, encouraging and supporting women's participation in cybersecurity.
The new Women4Cyber Greece Chapter is an official Chapter of the Foundation. It is a non-profit organization created by the personal and professional dedication but also the passion of our founding members for cyber security and the deep will and persistence to support women in this field. Our goal is to increase diversity, while at the same time equalizing the existing gender balance in cyber security.
How? With:
- Actions to facilitate finding work in the field through partnerships, open days and campaigns Raising awareness of national and local communities about the gender gap in cyber security
- Promoting and creating a passion for careers in the field of cybersecurity in the younger generations Establishment and creation of a physical and online community cyber security with the aim of producing and promoting relevant content and exchanging views Cooperation with the public and private sector as well as with educational institutions
- Creating and promoting templates Creating and promoting existing training and mentoring programs
- Information sharing, networking organization and much more.
We participate in social discussions, provide support, share up-to-date information and work with stakeholders in different areas. We look forward to making you a member of this community and helping to raise awareness and the right tools for a gender-friendly cyber security community!
Valina is a Cybersecurity Manager at Accenture since 2018. She is the Cyber Strategy Lead in the Accenture BeLux with focus on the Regulatory & Risk domain and specialises in Compliance (ISO27001 certified Lead Auditor), risk mgmt. and data protection.
Prior to her consulting career she was working for the European Defence Agency (EDA)and for EUROCONTROL in the fields of security, aviation, defense, risk management and IT audit.
Valina has founded Women4Cyber Greece in 2022, the Greek Chapter of the European non-profit organisation Women4CyberFoundation, a women's cybersecurity community as initiative of ECSO.
She is participating in a number of initiatives amongst other the representation in the European Cyber Security Organisation(ECSO) for her company, W4Cactivities, being a judge for the last years at ENISA ́s International and European Cybersecurity Challenges (ICC & ECSC). She is also representing in the Belgian Cybersecurity Coalition on Cybersecurity Regulations,and Data Privacy Focus Groups.
Her MA in International Relations and MSc in Crisis & Security Mgmt. give her foundations inpublicrelations, cybersecurity, governance, data analytics, risk & crisis management and BC DR.
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.
Angeliki is a Cybersecurity Consultant at one of the Big Four firms in Belgium, with nearly three years of experience in the areas of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). She has worked with major financial institutions, including a leading Belgian bank, and has been involved in projects for large-scale clients such as prominent international automotive companies. Her work combines technical precision with a strong understanding of compliance and risk frameworks. In 2024, she joined the Women4Cyber Greece Chapter, contributing to the coordination and management of its social media presence. In 2025, she was selected as a mentee in the Women4Cyber Foundation’s official mentorship program.
Angeliki holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration (specializing in International and European Studies) and two Master’s degrees: one in European and International Governance and Policy, where she focused her thesis on cyberthreats and EU strategies, and a second master degree in Advanced Computing Systems, where her thesis centered on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Additionally, she completed a vocational training program as an IT Technician.
She continuously invests in her professional development and holds several industry certifications including CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, ITIL 4 Foundation, and a Cybersecurity & AI Learning Badge from EY.
Driven by an eagerness to explore emerging intersections in cybersecurity, Angeliki is currently attending seminars in astronomy and astrophysics, reflecting her growing interest in the convergence of cyber, space, and AI domains.
She is passionate about traveling and discovering the ever-evolving pathways that cybersecurity offers – a field where there is always something new to learn, protect, and build.
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.
Victoria Liakopoulou is a committed communications professional with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. She holds a solid academic background in International and European Studies, complemented by international experience through an Erasmus semester at Sciences Po Bordeaux.
Her career spans roles in public relations, event planning, and account management, with a current focus on strategic communication in the tech and cybersecurity sectors. She is passionate about crafting impactful messages and fostering meaningful connections, combining creativity with analytical thinking.
Beyond her professional work, Victoria actively promotes female inclusion in cybersecurity as the Youth Lead of Women4Cyber Greece, demonstrating her commitment to social impact and inclusive leadership. She is currently building a dynamic career in political and strategic communication, aiming to drive awareness and real-world change through powerful narratives.
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).
I am currently pursuing my studies in the Department of Informatics at the University of Piraeus. I consider cybersecurity a dynamic and impactful field, offering numerous opportunities as well as significant challenges. My academic interests are particularly focused on ethical hacking and trying to earn knowledge from CTF challenges. My long-term objective is to become a cybersecurity engineer and contribute to the creation of secure and resilient digital infrastructures.
I joined the team with the aim of encouraging and empowering more women to engage with this field, and to demonstrate that the technology sector can be inclusive and diverse.I want to see more women to contribute and to enhance their knowledge in cybersecurity!
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