This is a time of major changes for businesses and agencies. That includes the move to the cloud and the shift to being digital-first. So, cybersecurity has moved to a front-and-center position in many companies and industries.
When talking about security, it’s easy to focus on the tools and technologies. After all, they’re what we use to keep apps, data and infrastructure secure. And when we do talk about people, it’s often about the skills. Once in a while, we focus on how employees often contribute to cyberattacks with poor cyber habits and need ongoing cybersecurity training.
But at the core of all cybersecurity programs and efforts is a team of people. They work together to design the processes and strategy. In short, people are at the heart of the larger digital transformation and the related digital safety efforts. And many cybersecurity discussions overlook the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive team.
Why Add a Diversity and Inclusion Program in Cybersecurity
We spoke with Dimple Ahluwalia, IBM’s VP and managing partner, security consulting & systems integration, to understand more about why a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy is critical to organizations’ success both in terms of employee retention and cybersecurity effectiveness. She shares how we need to expand our view of recruiting and hiring to improve D&I in the cybersecurity industry.
Q: Why is it important to add diversity to cybersecurity teams?
A: Cybersecurity starts with solving problems. People analyze situations differently, based on their own perspectives. For example, if we are trying to tackle social engineering, we need diversity of experience and thought to view the situation through different lenses and e ..
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