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03mar10:00 am11:30 amFeaturedWomen in Cyber - CSW 2022

Event Details

Women in Cyber Scotland are having a special event for Cyber Scotland Week 2022.

This session will explore true female representation in cyber, led by women sharing their lived experiences and expertise, covering subjects such as gender discrimination, mental health, female empowerment, and the need for accessibility, diversity and inclusivity, neurodiversity in the sector.

Hosted by Ciara Mitchell (ScotlandIS) Emily Beeney (Morgan Stanley), Rebecca Blair (Accenture) and Cheryl Torano (Abertay University: cyberQuarter).

Nicola Cooper (Virgin Money UK) will chair a panel of women sharing their lived experiences and expertise, covering subjects such as gender discrimination, mental health, female empowerment, and the need for accessibility, diversity and inclusivity, neurodiversity in the sector. Panellists include Kelly Morris (Clearview Intelligence), with more to be announced.

Panellists will discuss for 30 minutes; followed by a spotlight talk by Suzie McGinness (an ethical hacking student at Abertay University) for 15 minutes and a live Q&A.

We aim for this session to lead a great example in the importance and value of having a truly diverse and inclusive cyber sector, as well as inspiring women from all backgrounds to consider a cyber career thus bridging the gap in gender inequality in the sector.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book.

 

Speakers

Kelly Morris has 25 years of experience in public and private sector roles across a range of industries including justice; transportation; defence; energy; utilities; aviation; and aerospace.  Today she is Head of Client Strategy and Sustainability for Clearview Intelligence Limited – a data technology business specialising in smart mobility solutions. Kelly is a passionate advocate for underrepresented groups in tech, with a particular focus on women, neurodiversity and young people from areas of deprivation.

Suzie McGiness is in Year 2 of Abertay’s Ethical Hacking course, is a mature student and works as an ethical hacker at the Scottish Business Resilience Centre. She has a business degree but decided to retrain in cyber security as she has a keen interest in digital forensics and cyber-crime.

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am GMT

Location

Online

Organizer

ScotlandISCyberinfo@scotlandis.com

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