From Cyber Fear to Confidence...

What if one wrong click, one stolen password, or one email was all it took to turn your life upside down?

I know that fear — because I lived it.

MBA, GIAC-GSLC, CIPM, founder of Way2Protect®.

Hi, I'm Sandra.

My experience as a victim of identity theft

has driven me to create practices on how you can protect yourself in the cyber world.

MBA, GIAC-GSLC, CIPM, founder of Way2Protect®.

In 2005, my identity was stolen by a criminal in China to smuggle women into the United States. What followed was a six-year nightmare of proving I was truly me. I nearly lost my career, my marriage, and my peace of mind. But instead of letting that experience define me, I chose to transform it into my mission: helping others move from cyber fear to confidence.

My goal is to show you how to do it without it seeming tedious or time-consuming.

I understood the importance of it when, because of being distracted, I gave a Cybermonster my personal identity and I didn't know it. Years of pain and loss made me find my way, so this experience has led me for +25 years, to dedicate my career to cybersecurity, technology and protection of personal, family and business data.

My Professional Career

25-plus-year multicultural and cross-functional career in the US, Latin America, and Europe in Cybersecurity, IT and Data Privacy Industries
Held numerous positions in Fortune 500 companies, private and public organizations
Her first book, Happily Every Cyber, became #1 International Bestseller upon release, winning the IAN Book of the Year Award in 2020, the International Book Award, and the Next Generation INDIE Book Award
Cyber Literacy book series for children features fairytale stories kids already know and love to learn safety concepts
Inner Cyber Course: Nominated for the 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Cybersecurity Training and Educational Platform category.
A guest speaker on prominent platforms and podcast shows.

My Journey

With more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, and data privacy, I’ve worked across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. I’ve seen firsthand how complex, intimidating, and overwhelming cybersecurity can feel — and how often people are left out of the conversation.
That’s why I’ve dedicated my life to making cyber simple and human.

My Work

Author & Storyteller → I wrote the award-winning Happily Ever Cyber® series and the Cyber Literacy books for children to help families and leaders protect what matters most.
Keynote Speaker & Trainer → From my TEDx talk to international stages, I share powerful stories that inspire change.
Podcast Host → On the Cyber Mindful Podcast, I blend practical tips with real-life stories to help you build resilience.
Advocate → As a Global Ambassador for Responsible AI and advisor to the National Quantum Literacy Network for quantum literacy, I help shape how we prepare for the future.

Are you ready to protect yourself against

Hackers, Scammers and Cybermonsters?

Cyber Mindful Podcast

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Inner Cyber Course

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Happily Ever Cyber! Book Series

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My Mission

Cybersecurity is not just about technology — it’s about people, stories, and empowerment.
My mission is to inspire and equip you to:
- Overcome cyber fear
- Build digital confidence
- Protect what matters most in your life and work
Because I believe everyone deserves to live Happily Ever Cyber®.