#MIWIC2024: Illyana Mullins, Founder of WiTCH (Women in Tech and Cyber Hub CIC)

Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability and where relevant, supplemented with additional commentary by their nominator.


In 2024, the awards were sponsored by BTThink Cybersecurity Ltd. and Plexal, with Eskenzi PR, Assured and Women in Cybersecurity UK & Ireland Affiliate as partners.


What does your job role entail?

Overall I consider myself a community specialist when it comes to cyber security. I have quite a few additional roles on top of being the founder of WiTCH, but they all have the theme of bringing cybersecurity professionals together to make the industry a better place, especially from a cultural point of view.


I founded WiTCH not only to create a safe space for women who were looking to join industry but also to help the women who were currently working in industry. Our focus is about support and working together to make actionable changes to inclusivity in and around tech.


As a founder of a small company, especially as a not-for-profit, I do it all, from Project Manager to fundraising and partner management. My favourite part of my job though ..

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