Adelle Kenny’s Post

According to a recent report by (ISC)² on Women in Cybersecurity, our presence in the industry is growing, but we're still a minority – estimated at around 20-25%. The good news? The trend is shifting – more young women are entering cybersecurity than ever before! 🎉 This is your chance to be a part of something groundbreaking. The report also found that women are more likely to be drawn to cybersecurity because they want to make a positive impact. If that sounds like you, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, then cybersecurity might be the perfect fit! The report also highlights that women tend to have gotten into cybersecurity through encouragement from teachers, family or mentors. So don't be afraid to seek out guidance and support as you launch your cybersecurity career. There are amazing resources available to help you succeed! https://lnkd.in/eKPDAT-c #genderequality #womenofcolor #earlycareers #diversityandinclusion #futureofwork #humanresources #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #ProfessionalDevelopment

Happy Halloween! Here's a scary statistic for you: only 17% of cybersecurity professionals in the UK are women. Cybersecurity may be the fastest-growing IT role, but gender diversity has dropped since 2021. Despite a 128% increase in roles, the gender gap is still a major challenge. Attracting more women into cybersecurity is key to closing this gap. More initiatives like the NCSC’s Cyber First Girls competition could help inspire future talent. What are your thoughts on the gender gap in cybersecurity? Read more here: https://heyor.ca/ea6iuW #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #RecruitmentTrend

Happy Women's History Month! Kicking it off by highlighting the incredible organizations focused on empowering women in the present across the security industry 🎉 Sharing is caring so if you know anyone who would benefit from these resources or an organization not on this list, tag them in the comments! Together we can break down the walls and foster an inclusive cybersecurity industry for all 💪 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS): organization that focuses on recruiting, retaining and advancing women in cybersecurity to build a robust and diverse cybersecurity workforce Women In Identity: Focused on the identity sector, this organization aims to inspire, elevate, and support women's participation and leadership in digital identity Women + Cybersecurity = Women's Society of Cyberjutsu: dedicated to raising awareness of cybersecurity career opportunities and advancement for women in the field, closing the gender gap and the overall workforce gap in infosec roles SANS Institute Women's Immersion Academy: A US cyber academy program with an intensive, accelerated training program that provides SANS world-class training and GIAC certifications to quickly and effectively launch careers in cybersecurity. SANS Cyber Academies are 100% scholarship-based, at no cost to participants. #womenshistorymonth #womenincybersecurity

Happy Halloween! Here's a scary statistic for you: only 17% of cybersecurity professionals in the UK are women. Cybersecurity may be the fastest-growing IT role, but gender diversity has dropped since 2021. Despite a 128% increase in roles, the gender gap is still a major challenge. Attracting more women into cybersecurity is key to closing this gap. More initiatives like the NCSC’s Cyber First Girls competition could help inspire future talent. What are your thoughts on the gender gap in cybersecurity? Read more here: https://heyor.ca/ea6iuW #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #RecruitmentTrend

We can do better. We must do better! #Cyber4All Check out this new report from ISC2 on #Diversity in #Cyber to be in the know.

🏃🏽♀️➡️ Catch up on the findings of our latest report on employment trends in cybersecurity. Read Alex Scroxton's article in ComputerWeekly.com for an overview of the current skills gap, gender diversity in the industry, and more. https://lnkd.in/eFHsExef

No matter the industry this rings true. Mentorship, the ability to see that you can through encouragement and support of someone else, remains an important factor. I am so happy for ACCESS Consulting Solutions to be in partnership with ISC2 and their future employability initiatives. The developed courses around personal branding, networking, and cyber pathways just to name a few all ring a theme of getting connected and finding mentors for success. Who are you mentoring today??? "It is possible to boost diversity and cyber security capabilities as a whole, if organisations are open to adjusting their processes. Part of this is about making the business attractive to diverse candidates in the first place. Those already working in cybersecurity say mentors and role models are key." 

Cybersecurity is becoming a crowded place, yet faces a shortage of #skills globally. To address this shortage, concerted focus on including #women in this field offers a tangible solution. Thankfully, there are initiatives that bring diversity, inclusion and #equity to this field. A bright example is the #HerCyberTracks initiative by ITU - a global leader in cybersecurity governance. This five-months-long program brings together women from diverse backgrounds through a solid learning and connecting journey. This is much more than a “tokenistic inclusion” initiative. This is core to #cybersecurity governance, capacity, and effectiveness. I had the honor of mentoring and learning from Rina Halimi and Anita Ljuljdjurovic as part of #HerCyberTracks who are establishing themselves as cyber experts in their home region. Keep up the excellent work Yasmine Idrissi Azzouzi from the #ITU and Alissa Frenkel from the #GIZ and the broader expert team! For more about the program: https://lnkd.in/eH8tRaah #cyberawarenessmonth #inclusion #diversity

Are you aware?? ⏰ "Women To Hold 30 Percent Of Cyber security Jobs Globally By 2025" (according to Cybercrime Magazine). In terms of safeguarding our digital future, women must be included in cyber security - women add diverse and unique perspectives while adding critical and creative problem-solving skills. Having women included in the cyber security workforce has massive potential to strengthen innovation and creative collaboration.👩💻 Let's support women in cyber security!! 🤝 👩💻 Let's Support STEM education for young girls. 🌟 Let's as a community encourage mentorship and sponsorship opportunities. 📢 We should all amplify the voices of women leaders in cyber security. They are highly knowledgeable and should be respected as such. Diversity isn’t just a box to tick—it’s a strategic advantage in building a safer digital world and a long-term investment in safeguarding our digital assets. #Cybersecurity #GenderEquality #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenInTech #SecureCyberConnect

I did not have the same economic power at the beginning of my cybersecurity than I do now with 10+ years of experience. I could not afford: - $2,000+ cybersecurity conferences - $8,000+ cybersecurity trainings - Multiple industry memberships and paid events Which means I did not have access to the conversations that take place in those settings. Nor did I have access to the kind of informal mentoring and job opportunities that get traded. To ensure equitable financial access, we're using a sliding-scale for the Hacker in Heels Salon. A sliding scale makes access to a resource relative to the circumstances that an individual finds themselves in. Women with 0-4 years of experience in cybersecurity will pay less than women with 5-9 years of experience, who will pay less than women with 10+ years of experience. This accounts for the differences in financial earnings expected as a woman's cybersecurity careers progresses. ALL women who attend will get outsized value from the event in everything from the quality of the food, the beauty of the space, and the caliber of conversation and connection. It's just another way that Hacker in Heels is creating inclusive events and community for women in cybersecurity. #womenincybersecurity #cybersecurity #wicys