Kristina Jovanovska

Senior Manager | Global Award Cyber Security Winner | Co-founder Women4Cyber | Speaker Cyber & AI Risk

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Kristina is specialized in enterprise cyber resilience and large-scale cyber transformations. She leads Managed Security Services across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, consulting clients to address complex cybersecurity challenges. With a focus on security monitoring and advanced detection of AI-driven attacks, Kristina designs and implements robust cyber defense strategies leveraging cutting-edge technologies. As the Co-Founder and President of Women4Cyber Austria, Kristina actively promotes and supports women in pursuing careers in cybersecurity. She leads impactful initiatives, including a Female Mentoring Program and enables collaborations. In her new leadership role as Vice President of GCRA, she is committed to ensuring Artificial Intelligence is ethical, secure, and responsibly serves Switzerland as well as the global community, contributing to ethical frameworks and global decision-making. Kristina is a recognized international speaker, captivating audiences with insightful presentations on the latest cybersecurity trends and the transformative role of AI in cyber defense. Her dedication to advancing cybersecurity and empowering women has earned her global recognition, including: 🌟Global Cybersecurity Women Supporter of the Year 2025 Award 🌟Honoree for the Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition and 🌟Top International 40 under 40 in cybersecurity Kristina holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Graz, with a focus on IT Security and Data Science. She also completed an exchange semester at KU Leuven in Belgium, specializing in Secure Software, further enhancing her expertise.

Experience

  • Avanade (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Cyber Defense Director
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Cyber Defense Group Manager
      Nov 2025 - Jun 2026 · 8 mos

    • Cyber Defense Group Manager
      Dec 2023 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Global Council for Responsible AI (1 yr 6 mos)
    • Vice President - Switzerland Chapter
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Responsible AI Governor for Austria
      Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

  • Board Member at Women4Cyber Switzerland
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Women4Cyber Austria (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chapter Co-Founder & Board Member
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Women4Cyber Austria is a non-profit organization with the objective to promote, encourage and support the participation of women in the field of cybersecurity by providing: - Technical deep dive sessions & up-skilling - Female mentoring - Role models - Job opportunities at partner's companies - Unique networking opportunities

    • President & National Coordinator
      Jan 2024 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Accenture (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Cyber Security Consultant
      Dec 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Cyber Security Analyst
      Feb 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Cyber Defense New Associate
      Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 · 5 mos