CHANNEL CHIEF
RASHA RAJEH , Channel Account Manager , Middle East at Infoblox , discusses the role of women executives in IT security .
Please describe your job role in your organisation related to cybersecurity ?
I am Infoblox ’ s Channel Account Manager for the Middle East . I believe in channel scalability and the power of channel to drive customer success . I ’ m tasked with driving partners to leverage Infoblox offerings across the MEA region by targeting new logo accounts . I also work closely with in-country channel leaders , distributors and resellers to build a more robust partner ecosystem , increase Infoblox ’ s footprint and grow the business across my territories while ensuring equitable profitability for partners .
What would you describe as the key technical and managerial strengths you have developed across your career ?
My journey with Infoblox significantly impacted my professional and personal development , helping me build a tactical approach to enrich my skills and strengths , in particular by developing the operational agility , efficiency and divergent thinking as well as professional adaptability that are so vital in our new world .
Do you think that any of these have been accelerated or inhibited due to gender ?
The demand for gender diversity is apparent in the Tech World ; for me , it becomes especially necessary to seize opportunities and demand respect in such a male-dominated field . It comes with some hurdles , that is for sure , as we need to push harder for these opportunities , recognition and trust . However , it can also be a good door opener , as people are interested in new diverse insights and perspectives .
A diverse workforce can take advantage of new experiences and a wide variety of chances to develop , innovate and enhance collaboration . In general , cybersecurity still has a perception dilemma when it comes to Women in a Cyber World .
Among your peers in cybersecurity what is their general impression about acceleration or inhibition of their career due to gender ?
Cybersecurity professionals share the same workplace values , priorities and aspirations in our competitive world but have different challenges . Gender diversity is one challenge for women and keeping up in a male-dominant environment is another . However , the cyber world is even more complex and competitive nowadays , with the need for continuous evolution and transformation , which raises competition . Global companies tend to balance the diversity shortage , challenging everyone to strive for differentiation .
In your opinion , how does diversity enrich the work culture in cybersecurity organisations ?
I am lucky that Infoblox highly encourages and implements gender diversity . I have
My journey with Infoblox significantly impacted my professional and personal development .
Rasha Rajeh , Channel Account Manager , Middle East at Infoblox
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