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Building the Future of Cybersecurity Through Leadership, Inclusion and Opportunity
What does it take to build and lead security operations at global scale while creating opportunities for the next generation of cyber talent?
Join Lisa Tetrault, Senior Vice President, Security Services at Arctic Wolf and Denise Carter-Bennett, Co-Chair, NZNWS for an inspiring discussion on leadership, resilience and inclusion in cybersecurity.
Lisa leads Arctic Wolf's global Security Operations and Incident Response teams and has helped scale one of the world's largest commercial SOC environments. She is also a recognised advocate for women in cybersecurity and has dedicated much of her career to mentoring future leaders and championing non-traditional pathways into the profession.
During this interactive session, Lisa will share:
- Her leadership journey in cybersecurity
- The importance of mentorship and sponsorship
- How organisations can create more opportunities for women in cybersecurity
- Why diverse teams drive stronger security outcomes
Connect with Denise Carter-Bennett, Co-Chair of The New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS) and industry peers, hear from leading cybersecurity voices, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity in New Zealand.
This event will bring together industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals for a candid conversation about building successful careers, developing diverse teams, and creating pathways for the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday 23 October. Don’t miss out – RSVP today.
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Lisa Tetrault
Senior Vice President, Security Services, Arctic Wolf
With more than 20 years of cybersecurity and enterprise technology experience, Lisa Tetrault leads Arctic Wolf's global Security Operations, Concierge Security and Incident Response teams. She has helped scale Arctic Wolf's global security operations and is recognised for her leadership in building high-performing teams and advancing cybersecurity workforce development.
A passionate advocate for women in cybersecurity, Lisa actively supports mentorship initiatives, leadership development, and opportunities for professionals entering cybersecurity through non-traditional pathways. She regularly speaks on the importance of diversity, inclusion and investing in the next generation of cyber talent.
Denise Carter-Bennett
Co-Chair, New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS)
Denise is Co-Chair of NZNWS and the Security Architect at Network for Learning (N4L), with more than 23 years in information security spanning penetration testing, OSINT, security architecture, operations, engineering, advisory and research. An experienced information security architect, she partners with architecture, engineering and delivery teams to embed secure-by-design thinking from the outset. She draws on deep expertise in NZISM, NIST CSF 2.0, PSR and ISO/IEC 27001.
She specialises in AI security governance and risk, working with the ISO/IEC 42000 series, the NIST AI RMF and the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand. Alongside this she conducts academic research into Māori information security. She is a keynote speaker, published author and board-level advisor, known for constructive challenge that balances security with delivery and operational needs.
Beyond the office, Denise champions inclusion for women and gender minorities in technology and mentors the next generation of security practitioners. As a published poet and writer she explores cultural heritage and mental health. She speaks openly about being autistic and ADHD, and brings that perspective to her advocacy for diversity in technology and leadership.
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