Karen Taljard is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a SOC Analyst at Quorum Cyber since November 2022. Prior to this role, Karen worked at Edinburgh Napier University from June 2021 to October 2022 in positions including Help Desk and Student Demonstrator. Karen holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Cybersecurity and Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University, where studies were completed from 2019 to 2023, and is a graduate of Dollar Academy, earning a High School Diploma between 2011 and 2019.