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Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts
Cybersecurity

Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Large Language Models

An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation

On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women's pivotal role in tech innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Chief Financial Officer

CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

By Katharina Richter-Weiss • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort

On International Women's Day 2024, businesses are urged to bolster inclusivity via collective efforts amidst reports that women continue to feel excluded, despite heightened DE&I investments.

By Franca Robutti • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress

The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.

By Alyssa King • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes
Digital Transformation

IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes

Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.

By Kelsey Stein • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM
EduTech

IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM

NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.

By Matthew Hurford • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gender diversity stories

East Coast women step up for forestry safety
Small Business

East Coast women step up for forestry safety

Tairāwhiti forestry firms are gaining better safety standards as 12 women complete a health and safety course backed by Eastland Wood Council.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Data Protection

Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024

Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3

Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.

By Rebecca Jones • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How women can drive innovation and change in business
Leadership

IWD 2024: How women can drive innovation and change in business

Why more women in leadership roles can improve corporate profitability and drive innovation is the focus of International Women's Day 2024 discussion.

By Kristy Lake • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity
Fintech

IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity

Ahead of IWD 2024, the tech and fintech industries grapple with serious diversity issues despite women making up 42% of the workforce; inclusion and diversity could be the path to success.

By Tamsyn Cole • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers
Hyperscale

IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers

Drawing attention to the vital yet overlooked role of women in the data centre industry during IWD 2024, amid ongoing diversity and inclusivity challenges.

By Dr Kelley Mullick • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024