International Cyber Expo Launches ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’ Event

To celebrate and connect cybersecurity’s remarkable women and their allies, Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, has launched ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’. The brand-new event, held within the wider exhibition, is produced and hosted by Eleanor Dallaway, founder of Assured Intelligence and former editor of Infosecurity Magazine.


Kicking off the event will be a keynote entitled ‘It Takes Two to Tango (If You Want to Tango Exceptionally Well)’ delivered by a female-male duo, a novel approach at a diversity event. The keynote will serve to reinforce the reality that we are stronger together, especially when on equal terms. This will then be followed by a panel discussion on ‘How to Land The Job of Your Dreams’, moderated by Eleanor.


Despite the longstanding cybersecurity skills gap, many still struggle to land their perfect job in the sector. The panel discussion will investigate this disconnect and invite individuals from various backgrounds to offer their perspectives. This includes a cybersecurity recruiter, a hiring manager, a senior industry professional that has made it to the Boardroom, and a newcomer to the sector. Audience members will also have a chance to ask the panellists their burning questions and seek advice on landing the job of their dreams.


“I am over the moon to have the opportunity to bring another women in cyber event to the sector, this time with International Cyber Expo as its home. I am as passionate today as I’ve ever been about improving inclusion in our industry, and nothing motivates me more than a room full of people who share that mission,” said Eleanor. 


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