Vannessa Van Beek, or “V” for short, is a Cyber Security Executive with Avanade. Vannessa has been a trailblazer in the cybersecurity sector for over twenty years in organisations such as Telstra, EXC, nbn, and now Avanade. Throughout her career, Vannessa has drawn on her experience in law, business, and psychology to inspire and support her teams to achieve excellence through innovation and resilience.

In this episode, Vannessa discusses how to build strong teams and empower them to thrive in the incredibly high-pressure world of cybersecurity. She breaks down why she is an advocate for wellness initiatives in the cybersecurity sector and the importance of cultivating a workplace culture that supports the physical and mental health of the team. And she answers the big question: what can organisations do to prioritise the wellbeing of their teams?

Resources and links:

• Vannessa Van Beek on LinkedIn