26 01732 759725 quote ‘Be yourself and people will like you’ reminds me to stay authentic, even in challenging situations, which has helped me to build genuine connections. What advice would you give a young person considering a career in IT? You don’t need to be technically minded to succeed in this field. There are so many different roles requiring a range of skills. Stay curious, keep learning and find your niche in this ever-changing, incredible industry! What’s on your playlist at the moment? Chappell Roan, Fred Again, Jungle, to name a few! What’s the most used app on your phone? Sadly, it’s Instagram. I’m also using a stretching app called Pliability, which helps me to relax and stretch off any stiffness after a day spent sitting at a desk! How do you like to spend your spare time? I enjoy walks with my dogs, hitting the gym and spending time with my partner, Will, as well as friends and family. Fine dining and good wine or curry and a pint? Fine dining and good wine! Favourite holiday destination? Spain has always been a favourite of mine. My grandparents used to have an apartment in Calahonda, not far from Malaga. However, I will hopefully be visiting Thailand later this year for my honeymoon, which might become my new favourite! are driving demand for our cybersecurity services. Additionally, the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks keeps us innovating and ensuring our MSP partners and their clients are well protected. Where do you see the next big opportunity for your business? Continuing to expand our cybersecurity offering presents a huge opportunity. With the rapid pace of digital transformation, all businesses need robust security solutions. AI-driven services also offer potential for growth and innovation. Did you get into IT by accident or design? It was more by accident. My mum, who worked in the industry, mentioned a job opening at a local cybersecurity distributor (Brigantia). Fresh out of uni, I applied, got the job, and six and a half years later I’m loving it more than ever! If you could swap your current job for any other what would it be? I’d love to be a dog walker or run a doggy daycare – although I’m not sure my two dachshund crosses, Morris and Murphy, would be so keen! Which business leader do you most admire and why? I deeply admire my mum. She transitioned from tech to start her own equine business. Her hard work, dedication and success in building something from scratch are incredibly inspiring. What’s the best bit of business advice you’ve been given? I’m not sure it’s business advice, but the What have been your business highlights of the last 12 months? Hosting a Women in Tech panel at our Annual Partner Conference was a key highlight. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss an important issue facing our industry. Also, seeing our team excel at Infosec and receiving amazing feedback from those who came to see us was incredibly rewarding. What is currently having the greatest impact on your business? New compliance regulations like DORA 60 SECONDS Chloe Schofield, Sales Manager, Brigantia Partners 60 seconds with… Chloe Schofield Brigantia Compliance Roadshow Brigantia and key sponsors including Sendmarc, Heimdal and AuthN by IDEE are taking to the road in March for the distributor’s first compliance event of the year. The Brigantia Compliance Roadshow, starting in London on March 5 before moving to Birmingham on March 6 and Newcastle on March 7, helps partners keep up-to-date with global cybersecurity regulations, compliance, best practice and the latest security tools and controls. Find out more at www.brigantia.com/ brigantia-compliance-roadshow.
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