I’m a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Career Changer: Ask Me Anything!

Starts:  Aug 17, 2026 09:00 (CT)
Ends:  Aug 21, 2026 17:00 (CT)

I’m a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Career Changer: Ask Me Anything! 

We look forward to welcoming Zinet Kemal to Engage to share her expertise and insights on cloud security, cybersecurity leadership, career growth, and personal branding during this exciting AMA event. 

Connect with Zinet and other digital trust professionals in this weeklong asynchronous community event, 17–21 August. 

Subscribe to the SheLeadsTech Community digest to stay up to date on the latest conversations, including when this AMA starts! 

AMA Process: 

  • Register your interest on this event listing to receive an email notification on 17 August when the discussion starts.
  • Join the SheLeadsTech Community on Engage (free, ISACA membership not required) where this event will take place.
    • After you have joined the SheLeadsTech Community, subscribe to the daily digest to stay connected with the latest conversations, including this AMA thread. Manage your community email subscriptions here.
  • Reply with any questions you have for Zinet when the AMA thread is posted on 17 August. 

We hope that your questions will lead to some interesting discussions among community members! 

More about Zinet:

Zinet Kemal is a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, bestselling author, and internationally recognized cybersecurity advocate. A former attorney who successfully transitioned into cybersecurity, Zinet has become a leading voice in cloud security, career development, and cybersecurity education. She currently works as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at the world's #1 hospital and holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech University. 

Known for her passion for empowering others, Zinet is the author of multiple award-winning books, including See Yourself in Cybersecurity, an international Amazon #1 bestseller that inspires young people to explore careers in cybersecurity. She is also a sought-after speaker whose work has been featured by Good Morning America, BBC, Yahoo News, CBS Minnesota, and AFROTECH. 

Her accomplishments have earned her numerous industry honors, including the 2025 Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Award, the 2025 ISC2 Global Achievement Award (Americas Region), the 2024 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Award, Georgia Tech's 40 Under 40 recognition, and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's 40 Under 40 distinction. 

Ask Zinet about: 

  • Cloud Security and Cloud Career Paths
  • Breaking into Cybersecurity and Career Transitions
  • Personal Branding and LinkedIn Growth
  • Leadership and Professional Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Cybersecurity
  • Writing, Speaking, and Building Influence in the Industry 

Whether you're a student, career changer, aspiring cybersecurity professional, or seasoned practitioner, this is your opportunity to learn from one of cybersecurity's most inspiring voices. 

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No CPE credits are issued for participation in the discussion thread.

Location

Online Instructions:
Url: https://engage.isaca.org/communities/community-home?communitykey=9fd3e5ea-df00-4223-bd19-85a23e25c3be
Login: Join and subscribe to the SheLeadsTech Community on Engage and look for the AMA discussion thread posted on 17 August. Only replies to that specific thread will be monitored.

Pricing Information

Registration Price
All Registrants Zero

Contact

Noelle Pickler

npickler@isaca.org

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