Akansha Pandey is a cyber security professional at Telstra, with broad experience across Cyber Security Risk, Incident Management within the Security Operations Centre, and security in Emerging Technologies and AI Ethics.
She previously served as the National Lead of the AWSN Explorer Program, where she played a pivotal role in mentoring and empowering the next generation of women in cyber security. Akansha currently holds the position of Vice Chair of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) Victoria, where she champions initiatives that support and elevate early-career professionals across the ICT sector.
A passionate advocate for inclusion and innovation, Akansha combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to building a more secure, diverse, and future-ready digital landscape.