EPN Leaders: Pioneers in Cybersecurity and Technology
This event focuses on the theme of WIE Day: "Pioneering Safe Cyberspace: Bridging Technology and Light for Security." It aims to highlight the role of women in STEM while addressing key topics in cybersecurity and technological innovation.
The event features two guest speakers:
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Jessica Morales, a cybersecurity expert and proud Kichwa woman, will discuss cybersecurity from both a technical and cultural perspective. She will also share her personal journey as an Indigenous woman in engineering
The event will also include interactive activities like trivia with prizes for participants, promoting engagement and community building and inspire through an interactive way. It serves as a platform to encourage greater female participation in STEM fields through inspiring stories and expert insights.
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- Quito, Pichincha
- Ecuador 170525
- Building: Escuela Politécnica Nacional
- Starts 02 June 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 03 July 2025 06:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Jessica
Cybersecurity and her path as a kichwa women in STEM
Jessica Morales explained key aspects of entering the cybersecurity world, including existing salary gaps, areas of professional development, and how to prepare for a career in this field. She emphasized the value of building a personal project portfolio and highlighted the role of CTFs (Capture The Flag) — cybersecurity competitions that can be tackled individually or in teams. These challenges award points based on difficulty, time to solve, and team size. She also introduced the main CTF categories such as reverse engineering, cryptography, forensics, web security, OSINT, and exploitation, along with the different formats: score-based, attack/defense, or mixed. Finally, she provided tools and tips to encourage participation in these competitions.
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