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Itza W.

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Head of Engineering & Cybersecurity at Five Star Technology Solutions
📍 Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area, United States

Itza White is the Head of Engineering & Cybersecurity at Five Star Technology Solutions, specializing in building resilient security programs for the K-12 education sector. A public voice on cyber threats, she presents at conferences and on podcasts. People who have worked with her describe her as exceptional, professional, and growth-driven.

Outside of her direct role, Itza is passionate about making cybersecurity accessible through education and mentorship. She actively contributes to the technology community and is an advocate for empowering women and girls in the field, viewing strong security as a collaborative, people-first effort.

She authored and published "The ABCs of Cybersecurity, " a comprehensive guide breaking down 50 essential industry terms.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head of Engineering & Cybersecurity
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Itza cares about

K-12 Cybersecurity
Her entire career focus, demonstrated through her role, multiple blog posts, conference talks, and a podcast appearance dedicated to protecting schools from cyber threats.
Proactive Security
She delivered a presentation on using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to help organizations move from a reactive to a proactive security posture.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Head of Engineering & Cybersecurity
Five Star Technology Solutions
8-2024 - 1-2026
Director of Cyber Security
Five Star Technology Solutions
10-2023 - 8-2024
Cyber Security Analyst
Five Star Technology Solutions
7-2021 - 9-2021
Atlas Program Participant
Eleven Fifty Academy
4-2021 - 7-2021
Cyber Security Student
Eleven Fifty Academy
In the press

Media appearances

Itza White – Author Profile on Five Star Technology Solutions Blog. Featured in Five Star Technology Solutions Blog
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DEF CON 24 – Speaker: Itza White, Head of Engineering & Cybersecurity, Five Star Technology Solutions. Featured in DEF CON 24 Official Website
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Education
4-2021 - 7-2021
Cyber Security
Blaizing Academy
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