Ley Sylvester is a Senior Oracle Database Administrator at Blackbaud, where she implements the database lifecycle (including database security) and shares her knowledge of good security practices. Before working at Blackbaud, Ley worked in various business verticals (including food, financial, marketing, and computer software), where she held positions that included simulation developer, frontend developer, and Unix operator. She received a Ph.D. in Information Technology with a Specialization in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. Her dissertation focused on factors that impacted mobile device users’ susceptibility to attacks. When not working, Ley enjoys developing websites, training her vocals, and reading about current trends in cybersecurity.