Jennifer Roderick Shortlisted for Prestigious TechWomen100 Award
The Police Digital Service (PDS) proudly announces that Jennifer Roderick, its Strategic Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead for the National Management Centre (NMC), has been shortlisted for the 2025 TechWomen100 Awards.
Organized by WeAreTechWomen, the awards celebrate the achievements of rising female stars in the technology sector, below director level.
The TechWomen100 Awards is Created to highlight the achievements of emerging female talent and to create a new generation of role models within the tech industry, where women make up just a fraction of the workforce. The shortlist was selected by an esteemed panel of judges from a pool of over 1,000 entries.
Jennifer Roderick’s shortlisting is a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication in the field of cyber security. With previous military, non-profit, start-up, and policy experience and Master’s degrees in Astrophysics, Defence and Strategic Studies, and currently completing AI and Cyber Law, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to her role at PDS. She is a career cyber convert who believes that every day in cyber security is a learning day. She is also a passionate advocate for creating a supportive and thriving work environment for her peers.
Jennifer Roderick said: “I am incredibly honoured to be shortlisted for the TechWomen100 Awards. I believe that by celebrating the achievements of women in technology, we can inspire more girls and women to pursue careers in this dynamic and vital field. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with an amazing team at the Police Digital Service, where we are committed to creating a culture that empowers everyone to succeed.”
Christopher Cope, Interim Chief Information Security Officer, said: “We are immensely proud of Jenn for this well-deserved recognition. Her expertise and leadership are invaluable to our mission of enabling UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety. Jenn is an exceptional role model, and her shortlisting for the TechWomen100 Awards highlights the critical role women play in shaping the future of digital policing.”
The public vote of support for the individual category is now open until September 17, 2025 at TechWomen Votes of Support 100.
The Police Digital Service’s National Management Centre is the national centre of expertise dedicated to protecting police forces across the UK against cybercrime. The world of cyber security is constantly growing and evolving and as such, so is the threat to UK policing. The NMC provides a 24/7 nationally coordinated, locally delivered, cybersecurity service for police forces across the UK to protect, detect, and respond to cyber activity on policing infrastructures.
