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International Women in Cyber Day (IWCD) stories

Women urged to close cyber skills gap as AI reshapes work
Security Operations Centres

Women urged to close cyber skills gap as AI reshapes work

With women at just 17% of Australia's cyber workforce, leaders warn AI could widen shortages unless firms widen recruitment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Tech leaders urge faster progress for women in cyber
Artificial Intelligence

Tech leaders urge faster progress for women in cyber

AI-driven cyber threats are sharpening the talent crunch, as women still account for just 22% of the global workforce.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Women in cyber security gap prompts diversity push
Cloud Security

Women in cyber security gap prompts diversity push

A widening talent shortage and AI-driven threats are forcing security firms to treat more women in the field as a business priority.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
Industry leaders call for more women in cybersecurity roles
Digital Transformation

Industry leaders call for more women in cybersecurity roles

Progress remains patchy in cybersecurity, where women still hold just about 22% of jobs and senior gaps persist despite rising demand.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Women's cyber underrepresentation deepens as AI grows
Data Protection

Women's cyber underrepresentation deepens as AI grows

Women's skills in AI and machine learning are helping expose a cyber workforce gap, as firms race to bolster defences against smarter attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026
Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism

Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism, urging greater diversity and celebrating women's growing impact in cybersecurity roles worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels
Gender diversity

Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels

As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Security Information and Event Management

Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution

Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day
Artificial Intelligence

Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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
Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard
Phishing

Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard

Stina Ehrensvard, co-founder of Yubico, champions women's roles in cybersecurity, aiming to inspire more females to join the industry with her story.

By Yubico • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

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International Women in Cyber Day (IWCD) stories

Canadian women in cybersecurity making waves coast to coast
Cybersecurity

Canadian women in cybersecurity making waves coast to coast

Canadian women are driving innovation and leadership in cybersecurity, reshaping the industry's future with expertise and determination.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Australia's cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience
Cybersecurity

Australia's cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience

Australia's cybersecurity sector calls for diverse talent beyond technical skills to tackle rising threats and workforce shortages, aiming to boost resilience and inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards
Leadership

Canberra hosts inaugural Women in Cyber Day Awards

Canberra hosted its inaugural International Women in Cyber Day Awards on 3 September 2024, celebrating women's contributions to cyber security and diversity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Empowering Women in Cyber: My journey and advocacy for diversity
EduTech

Empowering Women in Cyber: My journey and advocacy for diversity

Transitioning from a different industry, a Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan woman finds cybersecurity success with Orro, advocating for diversity and inspiring young women.

By Kristy Michael • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Opinion

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field

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.

By Megan Young • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024