Tia Hopkins

Tia Hopkins, VP of Global Solutions Architecture at eSentire, shares her inspiring journey from engineering to a leadership role in cybersecurity. She recounts her childhood curiosity that drove her to take apart computers, and how grit led her to success without formal education. Tia emphasizes the importance of validation, having earned multiple degrees later in her career. A passionate advocate for diversity, she discusses her new organization aimed at empowering women of color in cybersecurity, fostering confidence and leadership in the industry.