Curious about Cyber Security?
Mon, Oct 28
|London
In Conversation with Valeen Oseh-Ovarah: A path to cybersecurity innovation
Time & Location
Oct 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
London, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NS, UK
About the Event
Date: Monday 28 OctoberTime: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Tuke Common Room
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Valeen Oseh-Ovarah, the Founder and CEO of TisOva, an innovative AI-driven scam detection and prevention app tailored for students. Valeen is a multiple award-winning cybersecurity expert and former Fraud & Cybercrime Investigator. She has collaborated with top tech companies and financial institutions to combat online fraud and is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
This event is designed for students, staff, and academics who want to explore how to break into the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. Whether you're a student considering career options or someone interested in enhancing your cybersecurity awareness, Valeen’s insights will help demystify the field and make it more accessible.
As part of Black History Month and Cyber Security Awareness Month, this engaging event will feature a 30-minute Q&A session moderated by SU President, Teresa Janikova, followed by 15 minutes of open-floor questions from the audience and a 15-minute networking session.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to engage with Valeen, learn from her journey in technology and cybersecurity, and discover how she navigated the challenges of starting her own company in this vital field.
Speaker Biography:
Valeen Oseh-Ovarah is the Founder and CEO of TisOva, an AI-driven scam detection and prevention app designed specifically for students. A multiple award-winning cybersecurity professional and ex-Fraud & Cybercrime Investigator, Valeen has collaborated with leading tech companies and financial institutions to combat online fraud. As a Black immigrant tech founder and innovator, she is passionate about diversity and inclusion in tech. Valeen volunteers as a UK STEM and CyberFirst Amabasdador, an initiative of the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), promoting diversity in tech and inspiring the next generation of tech talents. Valeen is also the founder of Female Founders First CIC, a community supporting female founders across the UK with the tools and resources they need to succeed.