As the ongoing dialogue on threats, standards, and best practices continues to drive awareness of cyber security issues, we noticed something slipping under the radar: the contributions of security professionals working behind the scenes to stay ahead of the curve. To us, cyber security means people, and we’re celebrating the Cyber Security Advocates who strengthen our industry by helping to bridge the technology and talent gap. Annybell Villarroel is the Security Culture and Awareness Manager at Auth0, and she has focused her career on helping build security cultures that make the internet safer by empowering people with the right knowledge, skills, and tools. Okta’s Amanda Rogerson, Director, Solutions Product Marketing, sat down with Annybell to discuss the biggest opportunity for making the internet safer, and the role she plays in making security careers more accessible. Amanda: What led you to specialize in security? Annybell: I’ve always loved security.