Anna Valentová is currently working as a Car Security Incident Team Speaker at Škoda Auto a.s. , where she has been since September 2022. In this role, she leads the coordination of cybersecurity incident management team in the automotive industry. Her vision is to create a dynamic and proactive cybersecurity framework within the automotive industry. By implementing Bug Bounty projects, leveraging AI for efficient car security ticket management, and continuously expanding the team's expertise, she strives to build a robust defense against emerging cyber threats.

The Pop in Your Job:
What I love most about my job is that it has real meaning—I get to help make roads safer for everyone. I really value the opportunity to work with experts and learn from their experiences, as it enhances my ability to contribute to the technical aspects of my role, even though my educational background isn't strictly technical. The work I do in Škoda’s Car Security Incident Team is almost never repetitive, which keeps my brain active and engaged. I'm also grateful to have management that supports my innovative ideas, even if they are new and different from what's been done before in the company. This combination of meaningful work, continuous learning, and creative freedom is what drives me every day.

The Škoda story began not on four wheels, but two: a bicycle called the ‘Slavia’. Our founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, built it in 1895. Besides their first names and a love for cycling, they had another thing in common: a strong inventive spirit. The first vehicle left our factory in Mladá Boleslav in 1905 and millions of others have followed it throughout the company’s more than 125 years of existence. We've long been ranked at the top in surveys about the best places to work. Our employees always come first. We value what they do, and we try to create the best conditions for them. At Škoda Auto, you have the opportunity to work with the most modern technologies while being part of innovative projects. We support education, personal development and team spirit. Because the best ideas are born in a great team. In 2023, Škoda Auto made significant strides in future-proofing the company: We have accelerated our e-campaign, modernized our successful ICE portfolio, expanded our international footprint, and strengthened our sustainability initiatives. Škoda Auto has achieved a promising position in the evolving automotive industry.