Michala, founder of Cybility Consulting, works as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) advisor and Virtual CISO. An experienced professional, speaker, mentor, and podcaster; she spent 20 years in IT and a decade leading information governance and security programmes across local government, healthcare, and charity sectors.

Michala, a black woman in a white male dominated profession, is passionate about inspiring and nurturing the next generation of diverse cybersecurity professionals. She volunteers as a mentor, STEM ambassador, and supports schemes including #CyberFirst and WiCys. Her podcast and YouTube channel, Cybility Savvy, offer bite-sized cybersecurity advice and fascinating conversations with leaders and experts.