Loreen Elbakry is a former educator with 17 years of experience in teaching and instructional design who now serves as a cybersecurity education specialist at Optiv. She leverages her background in learning and development to create impactful cybersecurity training programs, phishing simulations and awareness initiatives that help organizations build stronger security cultures. Loreen holds the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification and serves as a member of Optiv's Copilot Champions program, promoting effective use of AI-powered tools to enhance learning and productivity.