We are proud to announce Jennifer Williams, HOOPP’s Senior Director of Information Security, is one of Canada’s Top Women in Cybersecurity in 2021. She was awarded for her cybersecurity excellence, leadership to advance the industry and her dedication to inspire the next generation of professionals.
Jennifer is one of 20 women recognized by IT World Canada, Women in Security & Resilience Alliance (WISECRA) and Canadian Women in Security Forum.
The award is testament to the caliber of staff at HOOPP and to the importance of diversity in building highly effective teams.
“We’re proud but not at all surprised that Jennifer has received this well-earned honour,” said Reno Bugiardini, Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Facilities Services. “HOOPP is responsible for the data of more than 400,000 Ontario healthcare workers. Jennifer’s team executes our strategy to safeguard that data and our systems, and she leads her team with our core values while fostering a participative and inclusive workplace.”
Since joining HOOPP in 2018, Jennifer has been instrumental in helping design and lead the organization’s digital transformation journey and secure move to the cloud. She and her team continue to build strategic frameworks and technology platforms to protect our members’ pensions.
“The results we see in our security program are a direct result of our talented and supportive team. The diverse thinking and expertise we have at the table brings innovation and passion, and I couldn’t be luckier to lead these skilled team members,” said Jennifer. “My hope is that my work at HOOPP and within the IT industry, helps reinforce the value of and need for more female representation to tackle evolving technology, especially within information security,” she said.
As reported on the IT World Canada website, women only make up 21% of the global workforce within information security, yet the Infosec Institute reports there are three million available positions for cybersecurity professionals worldwide.
Congratulations to Jennifer and her Information Security team at HOOPP.