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🤔 DID YOU KNOW? The NCL is committed to diversifying cyber and creating an inclusive, supportive and valuable community. Our partnerships with many female/ally-led organizations enables members of our community to find their place in cyber. We hope you'll join us to continue to build a diverse and inclusive cybersecurity community that goes above and beyond to include all. Learn more about the NCL and how you can make an impact: https://lnkd.in/g7Tk59E Shout out to: Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), BlackGirlsHack, The Diana Initiative, Women + Cybersecurity = Women's Society of Cyberjutsu, Latinas In Cyber, One In Tech, an ISACA Foundation

Girls Who Code just launched an incredible new resource to help K-12 students, parents, and teachers better understand #cybersecurity. American students are spending more time online than ever before, and even our youngest students are using technology to complete homework, communicate with peers, and engage with teachers — but research still shows that most students lack a fundamental knowledge about cybersecurity. As Tarika Barrett, Ph.D. explains: "Empowering K-12 students with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves from cybersecurity threats is not just about their safety—it's about ensuring they have the confidence and ability to explore the digital world securely from a young age. In a world where technology is woven into their everyday experiences, understanding cybersecurity is crucial for fostering a safer, more resilient digital future." Thank you to Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies for always being such an incredible GWC champion. #GetCyberSmart here: GetCyberSmart.org #GetCyberSmart2024

Did you know? In the world of cybersecurity, women have played pivotal roles in shaping the industry that it is today. From inventing groundbreaking encryption techniques to leading cyber sample defense teams, their contributions are remarkable and often overlooked. Let's celebrate the trailblazing women who continue to make strides in this dynamic field. Happy women's day! #WomenInCybersecurity #CyberPioneers #cyber1solutions

We honor you all on International Women in Cyber Day! Today and EVERY DAY we appreciate all the amazing women who are leading the way in the fight to keep us all safe. Cyber Security Summit | cybersecuritysummit.org #womenincyber #womenincyberday

I know I don't post much on LinkedIn, but this is so important! Women are such a small percentage of the industry (I think it was 28% that I read earlier today), and yet the majority of the people I look up to in the industry are women. We need to do better, and make this an industry that attracts more women. I've told this story privately, but never publicly before, and I feel that is one way that I have personally failed both this industry, and women in general. That failure ends here. One of the most crushing moments I have experienced in this industry was when I was interviewing candidates for a team lead position at a company I used to work for. This person wasn't going to work for me directly, but would have had significant interaction with the team that I managed, so I was brought in to help ensure the best candidate was chosen. The manager of the team the position was for, and the director who was over both our teams were very sexist and racist (though the racism doesn't come into play here). There were a number of candidates for the position, but only one of them was a woman who was working on the team already, after working her way up from a lower-tier team. She was intelligent, ambitious, and had some fantastic ideas about how to improve the team. The skills and passion were there, and she would have been a fantastic choice that would have only driven the team forward. When it came time choose a candidate, this woman was the clear choice. The second choice was a man who had very little ambition, but was well-liked by coworkers, and would have maintained the status quo. The third choice was someone who had great ambition, but was just too green and needed more experience before being ready to jump into a leadership role. In the end, the hiring manager and director chose the status quo guy - my personal third choice. Not much longer after this, I left the company. Partially because I was offered what, at the time, was a dream job, but partially because I was done putting up with the casual sexism and racism that was rampant in the company's upper management. Now for the happy ending. The company was bought out shortly after I left. The director was let go almost immediately, and the manager I mentioned didn't last much longer, after having his role reduced shortly after the transition. But what of the woman I wanted to hire into that team lead role? She's still there, and is now the Sr. Manager over not only that team, but also the team I used to manage.

Our team at Huntress wants to make #cybersecurity as accessible as possible for women—and we know we’re not alone. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight some of the ways we can all be an ally to women in cyber. Read our blog to learn how we can make cybersecurity more inclusive to women—told by Huntress employees and women in the industry. https://bit.ly/49OuZXc

#BHASIA "Crash It In Cyber: The Debugging Odysseys of Women in CyberSecurity" session will feature four women from the Black Hat Review Board, detailing their success, experiences & strategies for building a thriving career within this demanding field https://bit.ly/435kUmu

In the latest instalment of our Women in Cybersecurity series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jane Frankland, founder of the IN Security Movement and author of the bestselling book IN Security: Why a Failure to Attract and Retain Women in Cybersecurity Is Making Us All Less Safe. Jane shared her experiences as a woman in the cybersecurity field and offered valuable advice for women aspiring to join the industry. Follow the link to read the full article here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwySQfma #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #Cyber #INSecurity

I am very excited to announce the launch of a new grassroots movement that I have been working on for the past two years: The Truth In Cyber Pledge. I have spoken with several MSPs, various IT, and Cyber leaders at countless industry events about trust and transparency—or, frankly, the lack of it—within the cybersecurity community. Those who know me are very aware of my sense of importance on this topic, as well as my frustrations with those in our industry that continue to rely on mystery and smokescreens as a means to sell more "solutions." The Truth In Cyber Pledge seeks to establish a culture of accountability and transparency within the cyber community that will help us create a united front against cybercrime. By signing the Pledge, you and your company commit to practicing 4 Key Attributes every day: Honesty, Self-Awareness, Transparency, and Accountability. I hope this movement will be a small step towards changing our industry for the better and that together, we can create a culture of integrity. Join me in taking the Pledge at https://hubs.li/Q02KhWxM0. #TruthInCyber #Cybersecurity #Transparency #Accountability #SignThePledge