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APNIC 52

Afifa Abbas (Routing Security SIG Co-Chair position)

Nominee details

Title
Miss.
Name
Afifa Abbas
Position
Cyber Security Chartered Engineer
Organization
Banglalink Digital Communications Limited
Economy
BANGLADESH

Afifa Abbas

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Biographical info

Education/qualifications
  1. Masters in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
  2. Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience and involvement in APNIC activities

My journey started with APNIC in 2015 from APNIC40 as a fellow. After that, I started to contribute back to the community and worked with the APNIC team closely. My involvement with APNIC was voluntary. I have written multiple blogs on Women in ICT. I have participated actively in order to create a mailing list for women in ICT for the APAC region. I was in APNIC fellowship selection committee in APNIC42 and was a mentor for APNIC42 fellows and also presented a paper on FIRST TC. In APNIC45 I presented a paper on security also moderated a session in Women in ICT. I was one of the Program Committee members for APNIC49, APNIC50, APNIC51, chair for Women in ICT session at APNIC50, and moderated the lightning talk session at APNIC50. At APNIC52, I was the co-chair of the Program Committee, will be speaking on newcomers’ the session, and also will moderate the lightning talk session.

Nominee statement

I am passionate about cybersecurity and aspire to be an active contributor to the community's needs. Based on the past experience and involvement I had with APNIC, I believe I make a good candidate.

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Organization:
Alternative Enterprises (HK) Limited

Reason for nomination

The nominee has 7+ years of work experience in Cybersecurity. She has been an active contributor to the community since 2015. She has written multiple blogs, worked as a fellowship mentor for APNIC42 and APNIC52, worked as a PC member for APNIC50 and as a PC co-chair for APNIC52, While playing multiple roles, she has demonstrated dedication and commitment towards the community which makes her the best fit for the position.

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