September 14, 2024 at 09:06AM Cyber Florida at USF, Cisco, and WiCyS premiered the “Do We Belong Here?” documentary at the historic Tampa Theatre with over 200 attendees. The film aims to showcase the experiences of underrepresented groups in cybersecurity, particularly women. A Q&A panel followed the screening and the documentary is available on the … Read more
July 18, 2024 at 07:45AM Alyssa Miller, CISO of Epiq Global and board member for Epiphany Solutions Group, emphasizes equity and justice in her cybersecurity journey and perspective. With a unique career path and passion for aviation, she challenges the industry to embrace diversity and focus on human aspects, aiming to inspire positive change and … Read more
June 26, 2024 at 10:09AM The Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act aims to improve cybersecurity by promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce. It emphasizes the need for varied perspectives and skill sets and suggests strategies to attract, train, and retain diverse talent. Addressing barriers to inclusion and building a supportive environment are essential for long-term … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 04:05PM Exclusion at work, particularly in the cybersecurity industry, poses challenges for professionals like Olivia Rose, who has faced gender-based discrimination. Women, as well as those with disabilities and intersectional identities, experience various forms of exclusion. Microaggressions, high-pressure environments, and biases add to the complexity. Communicating, documenting accomplishments, and finding a … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 10:07AM Encouraging more women and minorities to pursue cybersecurity careers is essential for addressing retention and skills gaps in the field. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is the need to encourage more women and minorities to pursue careers in cybersecurity in order to address retention and skills gaps … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 07:30AM CISO Conversations with insurance sector leaders, Jason Rebholz and Jason Ozin, detail their unconventional paths to becoming cybersecurity leaders. They stress the importance of knowledge, ambition, and building a diverse team. They also highlight the need to address burnout and future threats, such as third-party risks and evolving hacking techniques. … Read more