CyAN Mentorship Program – September 2025 Cohort

Explore the mentors, mentees, and program highlights of the CyAN Mentorship Program September 2025 cohort. Learn more about their expertise, goals, and global impact.

The CyAN Mentorship Program September 2025 cohort runs for three months. Mentors and mentees focus on practical outcomes that build skills, confidence, and networks.

This cycle is supported by the Mentorship Committee, who provide guidance on structure, quality, and regional engagement.

Meet the Mentors

Explore the profiles of our global mentors for September 2025

Kim Chandler McDonald
Sydney, Australia

3 Steps Data/CEO driving data/digital governance solutions | CyAN Global VP | Award-winning author | Storyteller | Advocate for digital/cyber security, sovereignty, compliance/governance & enduser empowerment

Mohammed Shakil Khan
UAE

CAE | CRO | Board Advisory | Corporate Governance | Risk Management | Business Strategy | Transformation | Cybersecurity | ESG | Start up & Innovation | LinkedIn Top Voice

Amna Almadhoob
Bahrain

🚀 CISO | Driving Cyber Resilience & Business Security | Risk Mitigation | Cloud & Data Protection | Governance & Compliance

John Salomon
Spain

Experienced, international information security leader. vCISO, board & startup advisor, strategist.

Daniela Fabian
Switzerland

Founder and Executive Director at FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH, Attorney at Law, CIPP E/CIPM/FIP/ISMS 27001 Lead Auditor

Sapann Talwar
Melbourne, Australia

Cybersecurity & Risk Executive || Turning Threats Into Trust | CISO-Level Strategy | Resilience Builder | Compliance & OT/IT Security Transformation | Security Architecture

Fatema Fardan
Bahrain

Digital Data Cybersecurity Lead | Certified Information Security Manager®

Gilles Chevillon
France

Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Financial Crime | Digital Learning & Advisory | Regulatory Compliance (DORA & NIS2)

Caroline Humer
US

Digital Safety Advocate / Global Protection Expert

Shantanu Bhattacharya
Canberra, Australia

25+ Yrs Experince. Cyber Doctor✨ Provides Cybersecurity That Fits: Business-Aligned, Budget-Sensitive Protection