Tag: Advisors
Special Feature – 10th Anniversary
Editor-in-Chief Kim Chandler McDonald Co-Founder and CEO of 3 Steps Data Global VP at CyAN An award-winning author and advocate for cybersecurity, compliance, and digital sovereignty. Kim drives global conversations on data governance and user empowerment. Author Saba Bagheri, PhD Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager at …
Welcome New Member – Samira Marquaille from France

Please welcome our newest member from France, Samira Marquaille
Samira Marquaille is an IT Project Manager with more than 20 years of experience across both public and private sectors, with a strong focus on data privacy. She is skilled at uniting teams and fostering collaboration to manage projects involving new European regulations around data privacy, cybersecurity (DORA, NIS2, …) and AI (AI Act).
Beyond her project work, Samira actively contributes to professional associations, training initiatives, and public awareness efforts on data privacy. She also volunteers as a mentor, supporting young people and women entering the IT field.
Samira is widely recognised for her rigour, analytical skills, and deep commitment to the field.
It’s good to have you, Samira! We look forward to the expertise you bring and enabling you here at CyAN. Don’t hesitate to reach out or explore Samira’s profile to grow your networks mutually.
Welcome New Member – Andrew Pedroso from Australia
Please welcome our newest member from the Australia, Andrew Pedroso Andrew Pedroso has committed over a decade to business technology research, advisory, data, and consulting. Now, he has returned to his passion for cybersecurity and zero trust strategy. With deep expertise across key industries including BFSI, …
Welcome Back – Michael McDonald from Australia
CyAN is thrilled to welcome back Michael McDonald, an internationally respected Senior Solution Architect, startup CTO, and technical visionary whose career spans three decades, five continents, and some of the most complex, high-stakes environments in industry and government. Michael brings rare breadth and depth across …
Welcome New Member – Caroline Humer from US
Please welcome our newest member from the United States, Caroline Humer As an international digital safety advocate, Caroline Humer is dynamic and motivated, with a track record of successfully fostering cross-industry engagement. Growing up in numerous global settings has honed her ability to lead global …
CyAN Voices: Growing Careers Through Mentorship
In this first mentorship story of 2025, Kuljit Kaur (Australia) shares her experience under the guidance of her CyAN mentor, Shakil Khan (UAE). My Mentoring Experience with CyAN Mentorship Program and Mr. Shakil Khan By Kuljit Kaur Starting a career journey in cybersecurity can be …