Jinan Budge

Jinan Budge is a prominent figure in the field of information security and risk management. She currently serves as the Vice President and Principal Analyst for Security & Risk professionals at Forrester Research.12 In this role, she leads Forrester's security and risk research in the Asia Pacific region.24

Professional Background

Jinan has an extensive career in information security spanning over two decades. Her professional journey includes:

• Forrester Research: Joined in 2010 as a Senior Analyst, left in 2013, and returned in 2018 as VP and Principal Analyst.13
• Transport for NSW: Director of Cyber Security Strategy & Governance (2017-2018).1
• Qantas: Cyber Security Transformational Strategy & Engagement Leader (2015-2016).1
• KPMG: Associate Director (2014).1
• Various roles: Including positions at UGL Limited, RBS, stratsec, Sensis, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.1

Expertise and Focus

Jinan's research and expertise focus on:

• Enabling the success of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).24
• Creating transformational cybersecurity strategies.2
• Building security awareness, behavior, and culture programs.2
• Human-centered security research.3
• Bringing a cultural lens to security and risk management.2

She is known for her work on culture in security teams, which differs from traditional technical security research.3

Achievements and Recognition

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, FAISA.1
• Awards: Finalist for the CSO Publishers Award at the Women In Security Awards 2019.1
• Languages: Proficient in Arabic, French, and English.1

Jinan is recognized as a dynamic and successful business leader with a reputation for delivering outstanding results using strategic and innovative thinking.1 She is also a champion for diversity and inclusion in the security field.2