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Cyber Professional Barbie: The Importance of Embracing Diversity in Cybersecurity

Jane Frankland

I’ll also be examining the latest Barbie movie’s contribution to the cybersecurity conversation, with a specific focus on the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity in cybersecurity. This is where Barbie’s latest movie steps in to spark a conversation.

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Choosing an MDR provider: Boutique or Big Brand (Part 3)

Jane Frankland

I wove in many data points, including some from Managed Threat Detection and Response firm, e2e-assure, who I’m partnering with, and their latest report, Rejuvenating Cyber Defence Strategies. This week, I’m considering the third feature, the workforce and specifically team diversity. Core Feature #3. by Christine R.

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How Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Can Reduce Cyber Risk

Centraleyes

In the aftermath of the national reckoning on racial justice ignited by the tragic events involving George Floyd, it became evident that despite good intentions, the cybersecurity sector had not tackled the field’s predominantly white and male composition. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. What is DEI?

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Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Cultivating Female Belonging in the Cybersecurity Landscape

Jane Frankland

My intention was to physically manifest the dire state of gender diversity for cybersecurity; to make him truly feel the weight of it all. Using ISC2’s Workforce Studies as data sources, since 2020, the percentage growth of women in cybersecurity hasn’t grown. It’s declined. concluded similarly. million each year.

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GUEST ESSAY: A Memorial Day call to upskill more veterans for in-demand cybersecurity roles

The Last Watchdog

leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. Related: Deploying employees as threat sensors. While veterans are well-suited to transition into cybersecurity, there is often a disconnect when raising awareness about these opportunities and outlining paths to entry. Plus — they tend to pay well too. And it works.

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Winner of the AT&T Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

Todd Waskelis is the winner this year for his outstanding mentoring and building a highly diverse team! He’s built an extremely talented and diverse team with an endless tool chest of cybersecurity, business, and interpersonal skills. Check out quotes from the highlight reel below to see what’s in store!

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Ready to Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity Career for Free?

Jane Frankland

Unfortunately, however, there is still a shortage in the cybersecurity workforce, leaving many organisation’s vulnerable to attacks. million cybersecurity professionals worldwide, with 314,000 in the USA alone, are needed to adequately defend against cyber threats. Today, it’s estimated that 3.4