Back to Source Episode 6: The unique challenges of women in security Interview with Hwee-Fong Yong, chair of the Women-In-Security Group, Singapore
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Do women in security face a glass ceiling? Hwee-Fong Yong is chair of the Women in Security group in Singapore, under the auspices of ASIS, and has over two decades of experience developing, planning and managing Safety and Security, Risk Management and Business Continuity protocols - most recently in a premises where she is responsible for the safety and security of over 11,000 employees. In this episode of Back to Source, she discusses the unique challenges and opportunities that women in the industry experience, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. She also explores her first role as a firefighter, and how the lessons learned in this physical security position informed her subsequent career in corporate security. The interview is hosted by Barbara Kelemen, Dragonfly’s Associate Director, Asia.  Related links:  Find out more about Dragonfly’s Security Intelligence and Analysis Service, the actionable intelligence platform for corporate security professionals: https://dragonflyintelligence.com/intelligence/sias/ Get in touch with Dragonfly: https://dragonflyintelligence.com/get-in-touch/ Women in Security, Singapore chapter: https://asis-singapore.org.sg/women-in-security/#:~:text=The%20Women%20in%20Security's%20(WIS,interested%20in%20entering%20the%20profession To take a closer look at the Security Intelligence and Analysis Service (SIAS) platform, please book a demo with our specialists: https://pages.fiscalnote.com/Dragonfly-Demo.html To find out more about Dragonfly Intelligence, visit our website: https://dragonflyintelligence.com/
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