Kerissa's career in information security spans 16 years through which she has worked in every aspect of security and achieved a number of coveted certifications. She is a seasoned Information Technology and Information Security Executive with a demonstrated history of delivering large, geographically dispersed cybersecurity programmes and building highly recognised teams.  She is the current founder and president of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Southern Africa and is a passionate advocate for cyber skills in Africa