Women in Cybersecurity

Many paths, one goal: How women are conquering IT security

Women in Cybersecurity - Panel Discussion
An initiative of Bitkom e.V. - eurobits e.V. - it-sa Expo&Congress - #SheTransformsIT

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Education and training

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Thu, 10/12/2023, 09:30 - 10:00

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Forum, Booth 7A-106

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Many paths, one goal: How women are conquering IT security

Women in Cybersecurity - Panel Discussion
An initiative of Bitkom e.V. - eurobits e.V. - it-sa Expo&Congress - #SheTransformsIT

The shortage of skilled workers and young professionals does not stop at IT security. Yet the full potential is far from being exploited, as the proportion of women in the industry is, at 11%, well below average by international standards.

In addition, we need a diverse view and approach to product and solution development in IT and information security. How can we get more women interested in IT security? What measures are particularly effective in promoting women in IT security companies? What knowledge is needed for a lateral entry and how does it ...