Session: Representation is Key: Cyber Threats & Diversity of Thought
According to ISC2, around 34% of the cybersecurity workforce is female. Yet despite the need for more diverse representation being a prominent conversation topic across the industry, there is limited conversation on why it is so critical we accomplish this in our technology and cybersecurity teams.
This change and progression is needed for so many reasons. If we simply consider the make up of the cyber adversary, if they represent diverse backgrounds, experiences, lifestyles, genders so should the defenders. If we take this one step further, with the adversaries consistently enhancing their TTPs, developing new innovations and ways to breach and attack, such thought leadership must be replicated within those trying to protect, detect and respond, and shine outwardly in the representation and diversity of thought within our teams.
This talk will highlight why representation is key if we want to truly respond to cyber threats, and how by hiring, retaining and developing talent from underrepresented groups in our organisation, we could indeed be better able to stop the adversary in their tracks.
Bio
Rebecca joined Secureworks in 2014, where she developed an immediate passion for cybersecurity. Rebecca quickly expanded her cyber acumen, moving into Secureworks first Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager role in 2022.
Rebecca is primarily focused on the implementation of knowledge management processes and procedures for the Counter Threat Unit, the ingestion and management of Secureworks Threat Intelligence knowledge, and its associated quality, storage and maintenance.