Zoe Braiterman
About Zoe Braiterman
Zoe Braiterman serves as the New York City Chapter Leader for OWASP Foundation and holds the position of Chief Information Officer at Mutual Knowledge Systems, Inc. She has extensive experience in cybersecurity, business development, and education, contributing to various organizations and open source projects.
Current Role at OWASP Foundation
Zoe Braiterman serves in multiple capacities at the OWASP Foundation. She has been the Women in AppSec Committee Chair since 2017, focusing on promoting diversity and inclusion within the application security community. Additionally, she holds the position of Chief Learning Officer for the OWASP Learning Gateway Project since 2016, where she oversees educational initiatives aimed at enhancing knowledge in security practices. Braiterman has also been the New York City Chapter Leader since 2019, facilitating local events and fostering community engagement in the Greater New York City Area.
Professional Experience
Braiterman has a diverse professional background in technology and education. She currently works as the Chief Information Officer at Mutual Knowledge Systems, Inc., a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this, she worked at the same company as a Technical and Sales Documentation specialist from 2021 to 2023. She also served as a Professor at QVersity from 2018 to 2021. In addition, Braiterman has experience in business development and cybersecurity as an Analyst at Rainbow Secure since 2021 and held a Vice President position at Joynture from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Zoe Braiterman studied at Drew University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Studies and Sociology from 2011 to 2015. She also attended Hunter College in 2016, although her duration of study there was brief. Her educational background provides a foundation for her roles in both the technology and education sectors.
Contributions to Cybersecurity and Open Source
Braiterman is actively involved in promoting cybersecurity and open source software development. She contributes to various open source projects, enhancing community-driven initiatives. Additionally, she serves as a Snyk Ambassador, advocating for security best practices in software development. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is further demonstrated through her involvement with InfoSec Girls, an organization that supports women in the cybersecurity field.
Recognition and Achievements
Zoe Braiterman has been recognized for her exceptional skills in cybersecurity, notably achieving a top 1% performer status on TryHackMe. This recognition highlights her proficiency and dedication to advancing her expertise in the cybersecurity domain.