About Us

About Us

The core mission of the Executive Women’s Forum is to engage, develop, and advance all women in the Information Security, IT Risk Management and Privacy industries, through education, leadership development, and the creation of trusted relationships. The EWF is committed to enabling women to achieve their professional goals and personal dreams.

ABOUT

Founded in 2002, the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF) is the first and largest membership organization for women in Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy. A powerful community and caring sisterhood, the EWF engages, develops, and advances women leaders at every stage of their career.

IMPACT

The EWF creates women leaders that transform our industry. Over 15,000 women from nearly every Fortune 100 company have engaged with the EWF to strengthen their capabilities, network, and confidence. The EWF partners with Corporations to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through our Corporate Benefactor program. The EWF works collaboratively with industry leaders, Universities, and the U.S. Government to build a more robust pipeline of women leaders.

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

The EWF provides unparalleled professional development programs: an annual Conference that gathers over 1200 women, EWF CONNECT online community with resources and access to women globally, LIFT mentorship, Regional Meetings, Rising Leaders Forum for millennials, Women of Influence Round Table for senior executives, and View from the Top webinars highlighting industry leaders.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS

The EWF Corporate Benefactor program provides corporations with a unique opportunity to highlight their thought leadership, develop and retain high potential and high performing women, and gain access to highly sought-after talent.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The EWF values diversity as a strength in our membership organization, in the workplace, and in the communities the EWF serves. The EWF promotes inclusiveness and equal opportunity for all in its leadership, board, membership, initiatives, policies, and practices, and encourages all of its member organizations to do likewise.

WE ARE BECAUSE YOU ARE

At the EWF, our interdependency is what makes us strong. 
We are all different but interconnected through our humanity, our shared values, and this sisterhood that we have formed.

JOIN THE SISTERHOOD

Join the EWF as a member or Corporate Benefactor and become a part of an organization that inspires leaders, transforms companies, and advocates for an increased opportunity, access, and representation for all women in our industry. Learn more about our memberships: HERE

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