Encore: Breaking Through: Securing the advancement of women in cybersecurity. {Special Editions]

Mar 8, 2024

Guest

Lauren Zabierek

Guest

Koma Gandy

Guest

Abisoye Ajayi

A panel discusses career journeys, mentorship, and challenges for women in cybersecurity leadership. They explore the importance of mentorship and allyship in propelling women into leadership roles. Strategies for promoting gender diversity in cybersecurity teams are shared, along with insights into the evolving role of women in shaping the future of cybersecurity leadership.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Empowering Underrepresented Communities in Cybersecurity

03:50 • 10min

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity through Mentorship and Networking

13:49 • 18min

Diverse Professional Backgrounds Impacting Cybersecurity

32:10 • 3min

Debating the Balance Between Institutional Experience and Technical Skills in Cybersecurity Employment

35:16 • 1min

Enhancing Cybersecurity with Institutional Knowledge

36:44 • 2min

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity

38:27 • 6min

Advancing Gender Diversity and Accountability in Cybersecurity Leadership

44:13 • 5min

In honor of International Women's Day, please enjoy this encore of our 2023 Women in Cyber panel.

In the dynamic field of cybersecurity, it’s well established that creating more opportunities for diversity and inclusion is essential for developing a highly skilled workforce. As an industry, we are starting to see the fruits of that labor, but there is a growing need for diverse leadership to nurture continuous innovation and resilience in cybersecurity.

As part of N2K’s 2023 Women in Cyber content series, we’re excited to host an engaging virtual panel discussion moderated by N2K's President Simone Petrella featuring insights, experiences, and strategies for advancing more women into leadership roles within the field.

This virtual discussion explores different areas including:

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Gain insights into our guests' career journeys, including mentors, challenges, and success, and how the evolving landscape may present different challenges and opportunities for women.
Building a Supportive Ecosystem: Explore the importance of mentorship, allyship, and a strong network in propelling women into leadership, and how to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Closing the Gender Gap: Delve into actionable strategies and best practices for organizations to promote gender diversity in their cybersecurity leadership teams.
The Future of Cybersecurity Leadership: Gain a forward-looking perspective on the evolving role of women in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

This panel discussion is a must-listen event for professionals, leaders, and aspiring cybersecurity experts who are committed to promoting diversity and empowering women to excel in cybersecurity leadership. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this inspiring conversation and drive positive change in the industry.

Panelists:

Abisoye Ajayi, Cyber & Analytics Manager at Tulsa Innovation Labs
Koma Gandy, VP, Leadership & Business at Skillsoft
Lauren Zabierek, Sr. Advisor at CISA

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