About the Speaker
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    Basma Basem
    Senior Security Engineering Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation

    Basma is a cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializing in solving complex operational challenges. Basma holds an M.Sc. in Cybersecurity Engineering and has been recognized with an award for Basma master's research paper, in addition to receiving the prestigious Microsoft Diamond Technology Award.

    Basma is passionate about breaking barriers in cybersecurity, serving on the leadership team of CyVersity, acting as a NIST Cybersecurity Ambassador and serving as a VP, co-founder Women Cyber Guardians, and holding a leadership role alongside Basma. Outside of work, Basma enjoys baking, painting, creating clay and gemstone jewelry, writing lyrics, and traveling.