Mentorship stories
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/09/05/preview_Award_Winner_and_Industry_Leader_Image.webp)
Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
3 days ago
#
leadership
#
event
#
women in technology
Canberra Cyber Hub and Fujitsu Cyber Security Services hosted the inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Canberra Awards, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and promoting diversity.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/09/03/preview_jill_final.webp)
Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
5 days ago
#
data analytics
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience, diversity, and leadership in IT, emphasising mentorship and work-life balance ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/31/preview_techday_aa0171843b6d125aeb42.webp)
Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Last week
#
cybersecurity
#
skills gap
#
community
Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/29/preview_IMG_0876.webp)
International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Last week
#
spark
#
work-life balance
#
world economic forum
Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/30/preview_Jen_Waugh_Okta.webp)
Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts
Last week
#
cybersecurity
#
okta
#
gender diversity
Jen Waugh, Senior Director of Security Culture at Okta, is revolutionising the company's ethos by integrating robust security measures and championing women in cybersecurity.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/30/preview_Kavitha_Mariappan_EVP_Customer_Experience_and_Transformation.webp)
Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership
Last week
#
ai
#
zscaler
#
leadership
On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/26/preview_techday_9d9435e4d6606a8d136c.webp)
Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry
Last week
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
#
visibility
On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/08/12/preview_Tatum_Crisp_pic.webp)
Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland
Last month
#
cybersecurity
#
leadership
#
pwc
ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/07/31/preview_techday_6bcd70ea745ef9186a8f.webp)
How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
hcm
Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/07/09/preview_techday_6923f1f7b69a8ed89a80.webp)
Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
#
edutech
#
cleantech
#
mba
Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/06/14/preview_Kaki_Liu.webp)
Breaking barriers: a female engineer’s journey in the data centre industry
Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
#
devops
#
hyperscale
#
dc
A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/06/19/preview_techday_220d6a47fc829c0c83ae.webp)
Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
#
devops
#
apm
#
ai
The UK’s IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/06/18/preview_techday_e3dd468827fbbdc924db.webp)
Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
#
ai
#
software development
#
mentorship
On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women’s pivotal role in tech innovation.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/06/12/preview_techday_f91c1e3d7ff95e8a13dd.webp)
MultiversX & eCornell launch blockchain education programme
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
#
blockchain
#
edutech
#
web3
MultiversX and eCornell launch a global initiative to introduce underserved students to blockchain, offering free courses and hands-on experience.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/04/16/preview_img-mi6u0VMvzf4Uy16sTEhFitDq.webp)
Remote work risks hampering career development, warns Aussie expert
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
#
productivity
#
woolworths
#
westpac
Australian career strategist, Jacob Galea, warns of risks to professional development spurred by the global shift to remote work, including hindered career growth.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/04/11/preview_img-OFOhDfxsvD8W9Hw5LToJ5o33.webp)
Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
#
workforce management
#
skills gap
#
autism
Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/03/28/preview_VivekRamachandran_SquareX_Founder_CEO_1200x677.webp)
Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
#
cybersecurity
#
mentorship
#
squarex
Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/03/29/preview_img-d5hfSZcia3L8yMoFFVjVsGwV.webp)
SmartBear boosts India's tech industry with new DevOps Academy in Bangalore
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
#
it training
#
hcm
#
software development
Software development firm SmartBear amplifies India investments by inaugurating a new DevOps Academy in Bangalore, advancing the local demand for proficient cloud engineers.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/03/15/preview_img-GD3g63Pj5uTUsUKlRvXNwvvH.webp)
Tesserent Academy partners Toorak College for girls' cybersecurity education
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
soc
Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to provide free cybersecurity education to 100 Year 10 female students; the initiative aims to inspire careers in cybersecurity and bridge the gender gap in the sector.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2024/03/12/preview_img-Wf1XuKUpmNf627khnK153cpa.webp)
Stephanie Hare to headline Women in Cybersecurity event 2024
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
#
data privacy
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
Technology ethics expert, Stephanie Hare, is set to keynote the 8th annual Women in Cybersecurity event at Infosecurity Europe 2024, discussing the implications of our tech revolution.