We operate in a vast digital landscape in which cyber risks are evolving, so we need to stay ahead of the curve with continuous innovation and technology infusion.

Maez De Guzman

EY GDS Philippines Cybersecurity Leader

Top Women in Security and Women Who Inspire honorary. Passionate about tech and empowering women in cybersecurity. Proud mom and wife. Find me on the picturesque Philippines beaches with my corgis.

Maez is the EY GDS Philippines Cybersecurity Leader and Cybersecurity Alliances Leader, and supports the firm’s major clients globally. She has a proven track record as a cybersecurity leader and has been instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies while conducting in-depth incident investigations.

She is a multi-awarded technology leader and international speaker, recognized among the 100 Most Influential Filipino Women and a Hall of Fame inductee in Top Women in Security in the ASEAN region. In 2025, Maez was honored as the first ever EY Global Women in Technology (WiT) Extraordinary Woman of the Year, underscoring her leadership in driving technology initiatives, large-scale threat detection and response operations and her dedication to empowering women in technology.

As EY GDS Cybersecurity Alliances Leader, Maez is also actively serving as a global advisory board member of key cybersecurity alliance vendor partners, advising on how to further improve the cybersecurity ecosystem.

Maez was recognized as a Distinguished Technologist by EY in 2025, acknowledging her exceptional contributions to technology and leadership in driving innovative solutions.

How Maez is shaping the future with confidence

Maez efforts extend beyond professional realms, actively promoting STEM education, partnering with universities to pioneer cybersecurity curriculum – and writing cybersecurity books for small children. She exemplifies excellence in leadership and innovation by proactively addressing cybersecurity challenges and empowering future leaders, shaping a brighter future for technology.

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