Christine I

Cyber Pop-Up

Hi there and thanks for dropping by my page. I look forward to become your mentor and provide the guidance and advice you need to work towards achieving your professional goals. Here’s a bit of information about me:

- I’m the founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up, an on-demand cyber security service platform powered by vetted and highly skilled cyber freelancers.
- I’m the author of “Ultimate Guide to Building a Career in Cybersecurity,” and my research has been published in several international journals.
- I have 10+ years of experience leading cybersecurity functions for Fortune 100 companies.
- I earned my Ph.D. in Security Engineering, becoming the youngest student and First African American woman to do so.
- I also hold a Master’s degree in Information Systems Security and I’m a Certified Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- I landed a spot on Chicago Business Crain’s Tech 50 list in 2017, and was honored in 2018 Crains 20 in their 20s list.
- I’ve also been featured in such publications as Wall Street Journal, Cheddar News, CW, Hemispheres Magazine, and more.

As a first generation Nigerian in America, diversity and inclusion are subjects that I am passionate about. I am using my experience and platform to increase diversity within cybersecurity and in curating cybersecurity development and scholarship programs to further this agenda.