Deloitte Women in Risk Advisory

Meet Eileen Cheng, a Partner with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong. Trusted advisor on cyber risk. Passionate about delivering strategic change.

Eileen focuses on Cyber Strategy and Compliance, advising her clients on managing cyber risks and technology transformation.

After starting her career as a system auditor, Eileen soon found her passion for identifying cyber threats and promoting cyber security. The dynamic nature of cyber inspires her to learn new things, apply problem solving to challenges, and explore new potential.

As Eileen says, women in cyber should "Dare to be different. Be yourself and walk fearlessly towards challenges."

Meet Eva, a Partner with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Eva leads the Cyber China – Hong Kong and Macao practice, and is committed to devoting her expertise to safeguarding clients and society.

Eva believes Cyber is a serious business problem rather than a technology issue.

Embracing trust, talent, and teamwork are mission-critical for success in our cyber-powered future.

Meet Hatty Siu, an Associate Director with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong. She focuses on Data & Privacy, and advises our clients on enhancing data privacy maturity within their organizations.

Like many of her peers, Hatty did not directly enter cyber or data privacy, but with various career opportunities emerging in these disciplines, became passionate about #dataprivacy. Hatty decided to embrace the challenge and dive into the sector to advance her expertise.

Working in #DeloitteCyber was a powerful environment for her growth, with colleagues willing to mentor, support her, and provide opportunities.

One of the quotes she believes in and wants to share is … Believe in yourself a little more!

Meet Ashwini Iyer, a Manager with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Ashwini has more than seven years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on Identity and Access Management. Working in Cyber helped her take control of her career, experience countless learning opportunities, and grow steadily upwards in her professional life.

She takes pride in her job, which has helped her shape her life.

Meet Yuan, a Manager with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Yuan focuses on data & privacy and advises clients in dealing with privacy challenges across compliance, operations, and process, helping them turn these into a competitive edge by leveraging technology.

Yuan‘s "accidental" entry into the cyber world changed her career journey and vision in surprising and positive ways. She is convinced that diversity in thinking, background, and experiences is what makes the cyber world inspiring, dynamic, and exciting. It opens us up to so many more opportunities and impact we can make together.

Her favourite quote is: "Go where you want to be, and commit yourself to striving for it."

Meet Nina, an Assistant Manager with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• Nina focuses on data privacy and helps organizations handle data responsibly, with governance, strategy and technology playing a key role.
• Nina is from Deloitte’s Dutch cyber team and joined the Hong Kong team on secondment, where she is learning new perspectives every day.
• Nina enjoys working in this multidisciplinary field with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. She wants to encourage women, no matter their background, to follow their interests, not be afraid, and to make the most out of their careers. If you have never tried something before, you can probably do it!

Meet Vanessa, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong. She focuses on cyber resilience and advises clients on how to equip their organizations to effectively respond to and recover from cyber crises.

Vanessa believes becoming comfortable with your environment is the most important step to being confident in doing something you’ve never tried before.

Meet Avenir Kwok, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• A graduate in Nuclear and Risk Engineering, Avenir has developed her professional experience in the Deloitte Cyber Practice, including security consultancy, security assessment, project management, and security solutions design and implementation.
• Identity and Access Management supports clients to secure and maintain the digital identities of people, processes, and services – from policy to technology.
• Gender does not determine success. Passion, dedication and perseverance do.

Meet Yvonne, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Yvonne started her career in SOX (Sarbanes–Oxley) audit and third party assurance services for clients in the United States. After relocating to Hong Kong, she started working with a different set of clients in the financial services industry. This new experience has given her a unique understanding of how to help business guard against cyber threats with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Deloitte Cyber is a place with great minds leading to even greater possibilities.

She believed she could, so she did.

Meet Cindy, a senior consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Cindy focuses on Data & Privacy, cyber cloud, and cybersecurity assessments to help clients in solving complex problems with Cyber solutions.

Cindy graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration and was initially attracted to Cyber because of its fast growing and evolving nature. She loves to meet different people in different projects, making every day exciting and challenging.

The key to starting a career in Cyber is not a technical background, but a willingness and desire to learn continuously.

Meet Celine, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Celine focuses on cyber strategy and cybersecurity assessments, advising clients on cyber risks and developing strategies to combat them.

A Global Business Systems Management graduate, Celine has extensive cyber and technology related experience and knowledge. As she saw the rapid technological development in Hong Kong and around the globe, Celine was attracted to start a career in cyber and explore the unlimited possibilities in the cyber world.

“Trust in yourself and don’t be afraid to take the first step.”

Meet Zhang Zishan (Jessica), a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• Jessica focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cyber to secure the digital identities of our clients globally.
• I started my career in Deloitte on IAM in Cyber after graduating in Information System and e-Business Management & Entrepreneurship Double Concentration from Hong Kong Baptist University. I found my interest in Cyber after trying, learning, and experiencing it – eventually building confidence from my work on a variety of challenging, multinational, critical engagements. I now want to achieve even more, drive industry development, and inspire more women. I love Cyber, and will strive to see this passion evolve from “I” to “We” – we love Cyber.
• I hope to show all women that there is a path in Cyber for them too. Please consider Cyber as a career path, and don’t reject it without thinking, even if you experience “math anxiety”. Last but not least, let’s also show young girls around the world that Cyber is not only for men.

Meet Flarey, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• Flarey actively assists organizations in data governance initiatives, focusing on data quality, data protection and data privacy.
• Flarey has a business management and data analytics background with extensive experience in cross-cultural collaboration with more than 26 nations. She first started off with data quality and data analytics projects in her early career life then slowly explored broader and deeper under the data governance framework into data privacy and protection aspects.
• Flarey is clear of her own goals and has never doubted her abilities. She wants to encourage women to project confidence in everything they do, regardless of their background. Be fearless and open towards new opportunities. If something doesn’t work, there’s always a Plan B. Have faith and confidence in yourself and give yourself a chance to succeed. What you are good at is often invisible to yourself, but through all these challenging opportunities, you will realize your strengths and build a career that allows you to play to your strengths and at which you will excel.

Meet Edith, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong. She focuses on data privacy & protection, and advices clients on how to embed privacy in their organization culture and processes.

Edith joined Deloitte after graduating, and shaped her interest in data privacy along the way. Working in #DelolitteCyber is fulfilling since each client & engagement is unique, hence the work is never repetitive.

Edith believes perception creates one’s reality and experience, hence having a positive outlook of your career & life is nothing but beneficial.

Meet Tiffany, a senior consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong

• Tiffany focuses on information security and privacy assessments
• After graduation, she worked on business continuity management (BCM) and disaster recovery (DR) initiatives. During this work, Tiffany also had the chance to engage in information security related projects. She was amazed by the importance of information security and privacy, which inspired her to switch career paths and emphasize privacy after joining Deloitte
• To step out of your comfort zone and step into a new area is never easy. It is crucial to take the initiative and be determined about what you want to pursue. Never be shy to seek help from others and soon you will discover how much you have grown

Meet Rachel Fu, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong. She focuses on Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity.

What is your focus in Cyber?

• In my early career, I was a business analyst, gaining extensive experience in managing digital product development. I recognized that ever-shifting cyber threats are one of the biggest concerns for businesses, so decided to advance my expertise in #dataprivacy and #cybersecurity, taking on a new personal challenge to transition to Deloitte Cyber
• I am convicted that great things will happen when organizations empower hard-working, ambitious, and driven women. Your life will be filled with prosperity if you are willing to make the effort

Meet Wing, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• Wing focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM) services in Cyber to secure the Digital Identities of our clients globally
• Wing started her career in Deloitte Cyber after graduation and shaped her interest in Identity and Access Management (IAM) along the way. Deloitte Cyber has given her a great opportunity to explore, challenge herself, and take a deep dive into the cyber ocean. She has a variety of clients and engagement opportunities in Deloitte Cyber to build her knowledge and shape her ability, and is inspired by the challenge and excitement every engagement has given her
• Never hesitate, never doubt yourself if you consider starting or switching your career path into cyber, or any other industry you think belongs to men. There is no such thing as an “Industry for Men” or “Industry for Women”, there is only “Industry for You”

Meet Sejal Taneja, a Senior Consultant with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• Sejal focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cyber, leveraging identity methodologies to help clients deal with threats and maintain security and privacy-controls
• Ever since her high-school days, Sejal has been clear about pursuing Computer Science and becoming an engineer in that field. Her programming fundamentals and interest in security and networks helped her secure a job with Deloitte Cyber. The firm became a source of amazing opportunities for Sejal, as she has been able to further her development while learning through the real-life technological requirements of various challenging projects. She loves to be a part of the Cyber industry, and hopes to continue exploring the field with constant efforts to improve her ideas and learning
• Sejal is proud of the fact that Cyber is no longer about just male professionals. The field is interesting and invites individuals who have diverse thought. She encourages young women to seek out female security leaders as positive role models and build their careers in Cyber

Meet Echo, an analyst with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Echo entered the Cyber world at Deloitte with a background as an Engineer in Edinburgh and Project Assistant in Chongqing. Besides the diverse topics she explores in the Data & Privacy team across IT control review, privacy impact assessment, and regulatory compliance for multinational clients across industries, she also deeply appreciates the open, encouraging, and supportive culture of Deloitte.

This became especially true when she gained a new role as the mother of a beautiful baby girl during her journey in Cyber, and realized that the greatest sense of fulfillment came from striving for success in a challenging job and being able to pass this passion and positive energy onto her little curious kid at home. With a supportive, tolerant, and understanding team as support, Echo‘s satisfaction was doubled.

As she puts it, 'Being a full-time working mom is indeed not easy, but when I look back on my journey in Cyber and envision my future, my mind is filled with beautiful memories with my daughter. I realized that happiness is the driving force of my work, and it should be everybody’s too. This is why as a 'Cyber mom' I believe we can make a better Cyber world for the next generation to thrive.'

Meet Serena, an analyst with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

After graduating with background in Information Systems Management, Serena joined Deloitte Cyber and is now exploring information security services. She has developed experience in security assessments, security consultancy, and managed security services.

A positive working atmosphere, accommodating colleagues, and various learning opportunities at Deloitte helped her kick start her career and explore more of the Cyber field.

A quote she wants to share is: “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is keep creating oneself endlessly.”

Meet Elaine, an analyst with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Elaine focuses on Cyber and cloud security to assist clients in solving their risk and compliance concerns in APAC.

She was devoted to developing her professionalism in the cyber security industry when she was studying Information Management as a major at university, and eventually developed an interest in Cloud Security and Cyber Strategy at Deloitte.

“Asking questions is the first step to making change!”

Meet Clarissa, an analyst with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Clarissa works under the Cyber Cloud team, executing projects within the cyber analytics and managed security services sphere.

Coming from an information systems background, Clarissa has acquired knowledge of different tools to build software and perform data analysis. Clarissa’s exposure to various technologies led her to believe that one can easily develop the best software and build the fastest system. However, if it is not secure, such technologies would be as good as gone. This thought sparked her interest to explore the field of cybersecurity.

The pandemic has not only proved, but also accelerated the integration of data and technology into our daily lives. Clarissa believes that this trend will only continue to rise over the coming years. Although much has been done, there is yet still a vast space to innovate. Therefore, she invites passionate people to join her in the journey to protect what’s important.

Meet Karen, Analyst with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

Karen focuses on Cyber Strategy and cybersecurity assessments to assist clients in solving their risks and compliance concerns.

Karen was devoted to join the cybersecurity family in Deloitte after graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is keen to pursue knowledge in the cybersecurity field and she loves learning the different cybersecurity practices which different clients/companies applied in their businesses.

“Never underestimate the significance of the difference you can make. For the impact you make today, it can have a powerful rippling effect on every tomorrow. So join us and be part of the change.“

Meet Zoe, an Analyst with Risk Advisory Cyber in Hong Kong.

• I focus on Cybersecurity, Architecture, and Engineering
• I also have experience in Security Operation Center (SOC) programs, which make me understand more about the ideas behind assessing and designing a secure, business-supportive system structure
• There are many opportunities for women to stand out and share their valuable and respected IT security and risk assessment ideas