Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist
Aoife Ogden is a Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist at the Bank of Ireland and a passionate advocate for neuroinclusion. Diagnosed with ADHD in July 2023 at age 23, she actively participates in the bank's Neurodivergent Focus Group, contributing to the development of its Neuroinclusion strategy. Aoife has shared her journey publicly, including on a launch panel viewed by over 1,300 colleagues, to raise awareness and minimize the stigma surrounding neurodiversity. In addition to her neuro-inclusion efforts, Aoife is a member of the gender balance committee and co-manages the Women in Cyber network, promoting gender diversity in the cybersecurity field. She has organized cybersecurity webinars for parents and caregivers and spoke at the Next Generation Girls event, encouraging young women to explore careers in financial services. Her dedication to inclusion and diversity was recognized when she received the Inclusion & Diversity Gold Sovereign Award within her division.