Denise Carter-Bennett

Denise Carter-Bennett is a Security Architect at N4L and Co-Chair of the New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS), actively working to advance information security, Māori data sovereignty, and AI governance. With over 20 years of experience in information security, including roles as a penetration tester and OSINT specialist, Denise possesses deep expertise in security architectures. They hold a Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect certification and have served as a Technical Advisory Board Member at Our Net. Additionally, Denise is a published poet and writer, advocating for cultural heritage and mental health awareness while promoting diversity in technology.