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Masha Sedova

Masha Sedova

IANS Faculty

Expertise

  • User risk
  • Security culture
  • Security behaviors
  • Insider threat
  • Creating healthy work environments (retention, DEI, mental health, good hiring practices, empathetic leadership)

Profile

Masha Sedova, co-founder of Elevate Security, has made her mark in cybersecurity through her practical and human-centered approach to the field. Under her leadership, Elevate Security's innovative platform significantly reduced user-related risks for Enterprises. This led to its acquisition by Mimecast in 2024 where she now serves as VP of Human Risk Strategy. Honored by Fast Company in 2021 for her creativity in business, she previously honed her expertise at Salesforce, where she pioneered engaging security awareness initiatives through gamification, thereby redefining industry standards. A top rated speaker at Black Hat and RSA, she also supports tech inclusivity as a CompTIA Spark board member.

Expertise

  • User risk
  • Security culture
  • Security behaviors
  • Insider threat
  • Creating healthy work environments (retention, DEI, mental health, good hiring practices, empathetic leadership)

Qualifications

Achievements & Contributions
  • Fast Company- Most Creative People in Business
  • Top Women in Cloud Innovation, CloudNow 2019
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner – SANS

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