Joyce Brocaglia, founder of Alta Associates and the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), is a visionary entrepreneur and trailblazer who has dedicated her career to advancing women leaders and shaping the field of cybersecurity. Through these groundbreaking organizations, Joyce has created transformative opportunities for individuals and corporations, significantly impacting the industry as a whole. Renowned as both a business advisor and career strategist, she has earned the trust of the industry’s most influential executives by assisting them in achieving their strategic hiring and leadership development goals. 

In 1986, Joyce founded Alta Associates, the first executive search firm specializing in Cybersecurity and IT Risk Management. Alta quickly became synonymous with excellence, earning its reputation as the premier firm for placing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and building world-class security teams.  

In 2002, Joyce founded the Executive Women’s Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF). Today, as CEO, she leads the world’s most prominent member organization for women leaders in cybersecurity, risk management, privacy, and technology. 

Since its inception, the EWF has engaged over 20,000 women globally and over 100 corporate Benefactor partners. The flagship EWF Annual Conference is a cornerstone event that fosters collaboration, innovation, and career advancement. 

The EWF Leadership Academy equips women and men, at all levels and in all roles, with the self-awareness, resiliency, and skills necessary to excel and advance in their careers. 

In 2019, Joyce furthered her mission to increase the presence of qualified individuals on boards of directors by founding BoardSuited, an online e-learning course designed to help professionals prepare and position themselves for their first boardroom seat. 

In 2022, Alta Associates, along with the EWF, was acquired by DSG Global, the largest women-led executive search firm in the country. Joyce managed the private equity acquisition process, negotiations, and closing. 

Joyce’s expertise and thought leadership extends far beyond her companies. Joyce currently serves on the board of advisors for Cranium AI, Schellman, and Shared Assessments. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Cybercrime Support Network, the New York University Cybersecurity Advisory Council, the Women’s Technology Council of New York Institute of Technology, and a Board of Trustees of Drew University in NJ. 

Joyce has been recognized for her leadership in business and contributions to the cybersecurity industry with many awards, including Top 50 Women in Business in NJ; Shared Assessments Lifetime Achievement Award in Cybersecurity; New York University Women Leaders in Cybersecurity Award; CSO Compass Award for Outstanding Achievement in Security and Risk Management Leadership; SmartCEO Award, Force for Change Award – Leading Women Entrepreneurs; and Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs in NJ. 

As a sought-after speaker and advisor, Joyce’s profound industry knowledge, market insights, and dedication to leadership excellence have made her an influential force in cybersecurity, risk management, and leadership development. Her career exemplifies an unwavering commitment to empowering others and driving innovation across industries.