With a unique background of an undergraduate degree in cybersecurity and an MBA in International Business, Mara brings both a robust understanding of the security needs for an enterprise and the business challenges they might face. Mara also uses her spare time to commit to mentoring other women looking for roles in the security space and hails from the Big Apple! Learn more about Mara in this episode and find out which nonprofit organization inspired her to seek out a career in cybersecurity.

Novo Nordisk Cyberattack: What Happened and Why it Matters
In June 2026, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Novo Nordisk, became the target of a major cyberattack that highlights how modern threats have

