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About the Author

Chahak Mittal is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager at
Universal Logistics. Chahak is deeply committed to knowledge sharing and
community engagement. She has actively contributed to the cybersecurity
ecosystem through her roles as a Judge at Major League Hacking (MLH)
Hackathons and a dedicated Cybersecurity Teacher in the Microsoft TEALS
Program. Chahak's active involvement in organizations such as the
Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum and SecureWorld's Detroit Advisory
Board has been instrumental in her pursuit of staying at the forefront of
industry trends and challenges. She has also channeled her insights into thought-provoking cybersecurity
articles, published on SecureWorld, making a meaningful contribution to the field's intellectual discourse.
Chahak's commitment to diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity is unwavering. She has actively
participated in organizations like Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and the Michigan Council of Women
in Technology (MCWT), where she has championed the cause of gender diversity within the field. Her
outreach efforts extend to interviews on prominent media platforms like PBS Channel and the Women in
Technology podcast, where she has shared her insights to inspire young girls to consider cybersecurity
as a viable and rewarding career path.

Chahak Mittal can be reached online at ([email protected]) and at her LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chahak-mittal-cissp/

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