Xiaoyan Zhang

Senior Security Analyst, Lightspeed Commerce

Abby Zhang, CISA, CDPSE, PMP, is a senior security analyst at Lightspeed Commerce, specializing in technology risk, cloud security, DFIR, and the evolving fields of AI risk, assurance, and security.

Passionate about advancing women in the industry, Abby proudly serves as a 2025 SheLeadsTech Regional Advocate for Oceania.

A dedicated ISACA volunteer since 2018, Abby has made significant contributions at both local and global levels. Her leadership in member engagement and academic partnerships was instrumental in ISACA Auckland receiving the 2024 Innovative Chapter Program Award. She is a key contributor to ISACA's global knowledge development, serving as a 2025 ISACA COBIT Work Group Member and a Subject Matter Expert for the Securing AI certification. She has also reviewed numerous professional manuals and audit programs.

Her leadership and expertise have been recognized with numerous honours, including the DEFSEC Women in Security Rising Star Award (2022), back-to-back NZ Women in Security Best Volunteer Awards (2022 & 2023), and the 2024 Reseller News WIICTA Women in ICT – Technical Award.