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Thriving in male-dominated work environments

#Women’sMonth

In all aspects of society, there are phenomenal women who are making a difference in the lives of those around them while also striving to new heights.

This Women’s Month, the Saturday Star will be profiling some of the nation’s leading ladies who have thrived in mostly male-dominated work environments.

First up is Anna Collard, a trailblazer in the cybersecurity domain. Having sold her own cybersecurity company to KnowBe4, the world’s largest provider of cybersecurity awareness training, she now serves as their African ambassador – a remarkable achievement for a female leader in this male-dominated industry.

Collard has become a powerful advocate for empowering women and young girls to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

As part of KnowBe4’s broader efforts, the Woman of Colour Scholarship was initiated. This offers a deserving student a life-changing opportunity to excel in this field.

Her tech advancements and transformation have earned her accolades such as the IFSEC Global Security Influencers 2022, Top 50

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