Adrienne Maxted is a Risk Advisory Partner for Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Adrienne's career began in accounting before she discovered a passion for technology that led her to pursue a career in IT. She now specialises in cybersecurity and is passionate about leading the way for more women to consider careers within the industry.

In this episode, Adrienne shares the story of how she fell into the world of IT and explains the challenges she faced as one of the few women in her degree. She'll also break down the benefits of finding an area you can specialise in within your career, before sharing her top tips on helping you find your niche.

If you’re keen on a career like Adrienne’s, consider studying a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Swinburne or a Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking Cyber Security) through Swinburne and Deloitte’s Cyber Academy.