Inside Cybersecurity with Harness Projects mentor Anne Louise Higgins
What does the head of cybersecurity at a leading global investment bank look for in new hires?
You don’t need to know everything.. Attitude matters.
When Anne Louise Higgins, Global Head of Cyber Risk at a global investment bank, joined our mentor panel on a webinar recently, she made one thing clear to every aspiring cybersecurity analyst watching:
“I can teach you what you need to know. What I can’t teach is motivation, initiative, and integrity.”
That’s coming from someone who oversees a global cybersecurity team of 70+ professionals at one of the world’s most tightly regulated banks. Anne is now mentoring students in the Harness Projects Cybersecurity Career Launcher, a unique program that combines hands-on experience, real client projects, and world-class mentorship.
Why Learn from leader like Anne?
Anne’s not just a hiring manager. She’s built her career across continents—from Australia to Asia-Pacific to the U.S.—and held cybersecurity leadership roles at AON, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Silicon Valley Bank. She brings a rare global perspective and a clear focus:
“Cybersecurity has a place for everyone. I’ve hired people from audit, marketing, even design. If you have curiosity and work ethic, you can be taught the rest.”
Anne is especially passionate about nurturing junior talent and supporting diverse candidates. As a woman and a senior leader in an American corporate environment, she understands what it takes to stand out—and thrive.
Why Harness?
Harness Projects’ Career Launcher course is not just another online bootcamp. You’ll work on real cybersecurity projects for real clients, and be personally mentored by Anne or industry leaders like her.
That means you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Receive direct feedback and mentoring from cyber leaders.
- Build experience that hiring managers actually care about.
- Learn what interviewers are really looking for
- Be seen and supported based on your mindset—not just your résume.
“Everybody has to start somewhere. Someone has to give you a break. That’s what I try to do.”
Who’s This For?
If you’re looking to switch careers, break into cyber, or finally move from certifications into real-world work —this is your chance to work side-by-side with leaders who makes hiring decisions every day.
“If you understand a technical environment, I can teach you the rest. I’m looking for people who are motivated and take initiative.”
Final Word:
Opportunities like this don’t come around often. You can spend six months doing another certification—or you can build real experience, with real mentorship from industry’s best.
Interested in joining us?
Book a call with our team to see if our live client projects are the right fit for your cybersecurity journey.
