Honoured to Introduce
Tia Hopkins
Founder & CEO Empow(H)er Cybersecurity
Global Security & Cyber Security Community
New York Chapter
Tia, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with 20+ years of her career in various IT and IT Security roles is the recipient of SC Media Reboot Leadership Award,as well as The Software Report’s Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity: both in 2020. She holds two master’s degrees in security, a bachelor’s in information technology,and several industry certifications.
Expertise
Cybersecurity Technology
Innovation Management
Experience
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VP, Global Solutions Architecture
eSentire
Nov 2017 - Present . 3 Years 8 Months -
Adjunct Professor - MS in Cybersecurity
Yeshiva University
Apr 2019 – Present . 2 Years 3 Months -
Leadership Member
PreSales Collective
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Solutions Architect - Security
Zones, Inc.
Jul 2016 - Nov 2017 . 1 Years 5 Months -
Director of IT Services
Bensinger Technology
Sep 2011 – Jan 2017 . 5 Years 5 Months -
VP of Technology
KapTechnology
Aug 2016 – Oct 2016 . -
Technical Support Coordinator
Verizon Wireless
Apr 2008 – Jan 2009 . -
ADSL/POTS Services Technician
AT&T
May 2000 – Nov 2006 . 6 Years 7 Months
Academic details
University:
Northcentral University
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Cybersecurity Technology and Innovation Management
Year:
2021
University:
Harvard Business School
Degree:
Executive Education
Specialization:
Finance
Year:
2020
University:
Western Governors University
Degree:
Master of Science
Specialization:
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Year:
2018
University:
Kaplan University
Degree:
Master of Science
Specialization:
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Year:
2016
University:
Kaplan University
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Specialization:
Information Technology
Year:
2015
Achievements
- Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity2020
- Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity 2020 - #72020
- SC Media Reboot Leadership Award 2019 - Outstanding Educator2019
Social Cause
Empow(H)er Cybersecurity - Founder and CEO
Empow(H)er Cybersecurity is an inclusive organization focused on diversifying the cybersecurity talent pipeline by empowering, mentoring, educating, and providing career guidance and opportunities for women of color.
International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) - Mentor
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