With a solid foundation in information security and extensive experience across diverse sectors, Stephanie Ihezukwu brings a comprehensive and practical perspective to her role as an instructor. Her career spans several years, during which she has developed and refined her expertise in security engineering, policy development, and threat analysis.

Stephanie is the author of a Security Awareness course on LinkedIn Learning, which focuses on the critical topic of social engineering. Through this platform, she shares her knowledge with a global audience, helping professionals deepen their understanding of cybersecurity strategies and best practices.

Her professional background includes impactful roles such as Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, and Information Security Analyst. In these positions, she has managed IT policies, ensured compliance with industry standards, conducted detailed security assessments, and contributed to high-impact initiatives like developing Security Maturity Plans and optimizing firewall configurations. Her ability to address complex security challenges and collaborate with stakeholders to prevent breaches has been a key strength throughout her career.

Beyond her technical work, Stephanie is an accomplished public speaker and thought leader in the cybersecurity community. She has been a featured speaker and panelist at prominent industry events, including Layer8 Conference, tabGeeks, and BSides Las Vegas. As Vice President of the WiCyS Neurodiversity Affiliate, she leads efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity.

Stephanie's dedication to advancing the field, combined with her passion for sharing knowledge, underscores her commitment to fostering strong security practices and empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.