Here’s the unlikely story of how a bullied 12-year old got a job, bought a computer, and hacked into one of the most prominent online communities of the time and now three decades later stands at the pinnacle of her career in cyber security as the CISO of a global organization. Forged in the IRC chatrooms of 90’s hacker culture, she stumbled and triumphed through a series of serendipitous twists and turns to build a successful career, going from a misfit hacker to a cybersecurity executive. In her session, Alyssa Miller will share the story of how she navigated a journey from that 12 year-old with a passion for technology through her various roles in technology and security and now finds herself in the C-Suite. You’ll learn from the many twists and turns and lessons learned along her path. She will the describe how she’s used her own origin story to hack the minds of directors in some of the toughest boardrooms on Wall Street. She’ll show you how embracing authenticity created extreme acceleration in achieving her career aspirations. Alyssa will discuss where these lessons can be applied throughout your own career journey. She'll share the key to successfully entering the community, thriving in growth, and achieving heights you may never have thought possible. You'll leave this session with knowledge of how to overcome common obstacles, leverage opportunity effectively, and impact the digital world with all the vigor of a 12 year-old hacker.