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16 Reasons why International Women’s Day Isn’t Worth Celebrating in Cybersecurity

Jane Frankland

Around the world, people are gearing up to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March. Is it really something worth celebrating in cybersecurity? Have we really made enough progress that’s worthy of a celebration? Furthermore, the challenges that women face go beyond mere recruitment. Here’s why. #1.

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MY TAKE: Here’s how diversity can strengthen cybersecurity — at many levels

The Last Watchdog

Of the many cybersecurity executives I’ve interviewed, Keenan Skelly’s career path may be the most distinctive. That led to a transition into what it is today: a leading supplier of immersive “gamification” training modules designed to keep cyber protection teams in government, military, and corporate entities on their toes.

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9 Myths Busted About Having a Career in Cybersecurity [Women Don’t Read]

Jane Frankland

Last year, the world’s largest non-profit membership association of certified cybersecurity professionals, (ISC)², announced the findings of its Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The latest figures depict a shortage of cybersecurity professionals at a time when protecting the world’s operating systems has never been as important.

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What & Who You Know: How to get a job in cybersecurity with no experience

Cisco Security

When contemplating a career change within a different industry, it can be challenging to know where to start. As the world continues to change, many people are wondering how to transition into cybersecurity without experience. Learn their top 10 tips for getting a job in cybersecurity. Discern what drives you professionally.

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Importance of Cybersecurity Profession Highlights SecureWorld Chicago

SecureWorld News

It was fitting that the opening keynote panel for SecureWorld Chicago on June 8th was titled " Making the Cybersecurity Music: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Today's InfoSec Landscape. Well, information security, cybersecurity happens to be a critical part of the business, being able to achieve strategic objectives.

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Introducing our new CISO Advisor, Pam Lindemeon

Cisco Security

Pam is an exceptional leader; dedicated to advancing women in the IT industry, and I’m so glad she’s now joined Cisco to work closely with our community of CISOs and offer advice and guidance based on her incredible experience. Can you tell me about your background, and how you first got into cybersecurity? Pam Lindemeon.

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Girl Security brings the ‘lived security experiences of diverse girls to the forefront’

SC Magazine

The following is the final installment in a series looking at the winners of the inaugural Gula Tech Foundation grant competition, and their efforts to increase African American engagement in cybersecurity. See Part 1 on the Black Cybersecurity Association here and Part 2 on NPower here.