Ethel Kornecki is a cybersecurity and information security professional with extensive experience in application security, data protection, and information security management systems. She specializes in helping organizations embed security into the software development lifecycle, aligning technology, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She has a strong background in AppSec and DevSecOps, working closely with development, security, and business teams to implement secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and security automation. Her expertise includes secure software architecture, threat modeling, SAST, DAST, SCA, and the adoption of internationally recognized frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, OWASP SAMM, OWASP ASVS, and NIST CSF. Ethel is an active member of ISACA, where she has strengthened her professional development and holds industry-recognized cybersecurity and information security certifications, reinforcing her expertise in governance, risk management, and security controls. From 2021 to 2025, she served as an Adjunct Professor in the Cybersecurity program at Universidad ORT Uruguay, contributing to academic training and mentoring future cybersecurity professionals. In this role, she combined academic rigor with real-world industry experience, focusing on secure development, application security, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She has advised organizations across retail, software development, healthcare, and academic sectors, with a particular focus on Latin America. Ethel also actively supports companies in meeting data protection and privacy requirements, acting as a trusted advisor on regulatory compliance, security assessments, and security maturity programs. Passionate about education and awareness, Ethel regularly delivers talks, workshops, and training sessions on secure development, application security, and cybersecurity best practices. She is committed to bridging the gap between innovation and security, enabling organizations to safely adopt new technologies while building resilient, trustworthy digital products.