Cyber Security Consultant
Gabrielle Botbol's path to cybersecurity began in an unexpected place: studying dramatic arts to become an actress.
But her passion for technology, sparked by building websites in her free time, led her to make a bold career shift: she graduated in computer science and trained herself as a penetration tester.
Today, Gabrielle is a respected offensive security consultant specializing in AI security, mobile applications, and APIs, with deep expertise in the banking and financial services sector.
She's assessed security for consulting firms and the largest financial cooperative in North America, bringing real-world experience from environments where a single vulnerability can cost millions.
As a certified AI Red Teamer, she's at the forefront of an emerging field, actively breaking and securing AI-enhanced systems.
Her expertise has taken her to the world's biggest stages, speaking twice at DEF CON, at the inaugural Black Hat Middle East & Africa, RSA Conference, and teaching at prestigious universities and organizations including The City University of New York (CUNY), University of Toronto, CompTIA, O'Reilly.
The industry has recognized her impact with awards including Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity in Canada, Woman Hacker of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Top Influencer in Cybersecurity.
Beyond her technical work, Gabrielle is passionate about making security education accessible to all, sharing knowledge through her blog and social media following.
