Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly is an award-winning global leader in cybersecurity. Recognized as one of the top 20 most influential cybersecurity personalities in 2017 and 2021 by ISFEC Global, Magda has authored two books and is working on a third. Her book “Being Brave; Vera’s Cyber Adventures” merges cybersecurity with science fiction and romance to raise cyber awareness among the public.
Magda is a sought-after media expert, appearing on national and international TV, radio, and news magazines, including in the documentary “The Dark Web” on Channel News Asia. She has also featured in TV shows like VTV 1 News and Task Force 7 Radio, and given interviews on Prime Time on MoneyFM 89.3.
In her early career, Magda appeared in various TV shows and movies, such as “Love Me (Aime-moi)” and “Utopium: Song for an Artist.” She hosts cybersecurity events globally, including the first Catch the Flag competition for girls in Singapore.
Magda has held multiple roles as an Information Security Officer for multinational corporations and co-founded a cybersecurity start-up in Singapore valued at 7 million SGD. She is an angel investor in the cybersecurity space and beyond. As a keynote speaker, Magda delivers engaging presentations in English, French, Polish, Italian, and Arabic, covering topics like cyber risk quantification, cyber awareness, and diversity in cybersecurity.
Her research has been featured by IEEE, RSA Conference, and more. Magda’s international experience and clear communication style make cybersecurity accessible to all. She was named among the prestigious ‘Top 100 Women in Tech‘ by the Singapore Computer Society and Infocomm Media Development Authority in 2023.
Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly is an award-winning global leader in cybersecurity. Recognized as one of the top 20 most influential cybersecurity personalities in 2017 and 2021 by ISFEC Global, Magda has authored two books and is working on a third. Her book “Being Brave; Vera’s Cyber Adventures” merges cybersecurity with science fiction and romance to raise cyber awareness among the public.
Magda is a sought-after media expert, appearing on national and international TV, radio, and news magazines, including in the documentary “The Dark Web” on Channel News Asia. She has also featured in TV shows like VTV 1 News and Task Force 7 Radio, and given interviews on Prime Time on MoneyFM 89.3.
In her early career, Magda appeared in various TV shows and movies, such as “Love Me (Aime-moi)” and “Utopium: Song for an Artist.” She hosts cybersecurity events globally, including the first Catch the Flag competition for girls in Singapore.
Magda has held multiple roles as an Information Security Officer for multinational corporations and co-founded a cybersecurity start-up in Singapore valued at 7 million SGD. She is an angel investor in the cybersecurity space and beyond. As a keynote speaker, Magda delivers engaging presentations in English, French, Polish, Italian, and Arabic, covering topics like cyber risk quantification, cyber awareness, and diversity in cybersecurity.
Her research has been featured by IEEE, RSA Conference, and more. Magda’s international experience and clear communication style make cybersecurity accessible to all. She was named among the prestigious ‘Top 100 Women in Tech‘ by the Singapore Computer Society and Infocomm Media Development Authority in 2023.
