This upcoming International Women's Day, we're celebrating the women who are making a meaningful impact at Infotrust, and within the Australian cyber security industry.
In this feature, we caught up with Bindya, Security Consultant, to explore her journey into the industry, lessons learned, and her advice for the next generation of women in technology.
My journey into cyber security was a mix of tech and law. I began studying Economics and IT, but actually ended up completing a Bachelor of Laws. By the time I reached my final year, I realised I genuinely missed the IT side of things and wanted to return to it in a meaningful way. That’s what drew me to a Master’s in Cyber security, which is where I discovered the GRC space. I found that it was the perfect niche for me, to translate security and risk into practical policies, clear guidance, and real-world compliance.
My role sits at the intersection of security and decision-making. I help clients identify risk, understand their obligations, and build security programs that are practical and not just “shelfware.” The best part is the collaboration. I love working with a supportive team and partnering with clients to unpack their challenges. It’s a great feeling when you can help an organisation see what matters most, prioritise remediation, and feel more confident about their security posture.
One of the biggest pressures is context switching. Every client is different with different stakeholders, industries, operating environments, and risk appetites and managing that depth of understanding across several clients can be stressful at times. To manage it, I rely on conversations. I lean on brainstorming sessions with my colleagues and sometimes even with clients to make sure what we build is usable. For stress release, swimming has been a big one for me. It gives me space to reset, and it’s actually where a lot of my best thinking happens.
Based on my own experience, I’d say -don’t be afraid to pivot, and ask as many questions as you can when you’re not really sure about something. I find that the people around you and the people you work with, in a team, can actually be your best teachers. Cyber security is always changing, so everyone’s learning. And while the industry can be male-dominated, there’s an amazing community of women in tech who are generous with support and guidance.
Right now, I’m focused on getting as much exposure as possible learning across different clients, industries, and challenges so I can keep building depth in my skills. That being said, privacy is an area I’m particularly interested in. I really care about helping people feel confident that they understand what’s happening with their data and that they aren’t unknowingly becoming “the product” when they use services.