Why is Gender Diversity Important in Cybersecurity?

by | Mar 10, 2024 | Camellia Chan, Cybersecurity Challenges, Features, Flexxon, International Women's Day, International Women's Day 2024, May Chng, women in cybersecurity, Women's day

by Camellia Chan and May Chng We talk about the skills gap and the lack of talent in the cybersecurity industry, but do we actually grasp just how dire the situation is?  According to Cybersecurity Ventures1, the number of unfulfilled cybersecurity roles stood at an...

Network, Learn, Grow: Top 10 Cybersecurity Communities for Women

by | Mar 10, 2024 | BlackGirlsHack, Communities for Women in Cybersecurity, Cyber Essentials, cybersecurity events, Features, Firewall Daily, International Women's Day, Networking in Cybersecurity, The Cyber Express, women in cybersecurity, Women leaders in Cybersecurity

Communities have a unique knack for pooling together strengths that frequently slip under the radar. But in the cybersecurity arena, where women’s representation is on the rise, these supportive networks are becoming invaluable. As we gear up to celebrate...

From Military to Mentor: Col. Padilla-Taborlupa Empowers Women in STEM

by | Mar 9, 2024 | Col. Padilla-Taborlupa Video Interview, Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa, Firewall Daily, gender diversity, Gender Gap, International Women's Day, Interviews, The Cyber Express, The Cyber Express Interview, women in cybersecurity

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, where every click and keystroke holds the weight of security and innovation, there emerges a figure whose name reverberates with inspiration and trailblazing spirit: Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa. With a...

Breaking Codes and Glass Ceilings: The Legacy of Women in Cybersecurity

by | Mar 8, 2024 | Alan Turing, Ann Caracristi, Bletchley Park, Code Girls, Cybersecurity practices, ethical hackers, Features, Firewall Daily, International Women's Day, Judy Parsons, Liza Mundy, Seven Sister colleges, The Cyber Express, US Cyber Command, women in cybersecurity

In a recent homage to Women’s History Month, the US Cyber Command cast a spotlight on Judy Parsons and the unsung heroines of World War II, known as the “Code Girls.” Their story, deeply interwoven with the theme of International Women’s Day 2024, #InspireInclusion,...