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Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals
Clean technologies

Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals

Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
HCLTech surpasses sustainability targets & earns key accolades
Marketing Technologies

HCLTech surpasses sustainability targets & earns key accolades

HCLTech reduced its emissions by 25% for FY24, surpassing SBTi targets. Notable achievements include energy reduction, significant community impact, and top ESG ratings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts
Cybersecurity

Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts

Jen Waugh, Senior Director of Security Culture at Okta, is revolutionising the company's ethos by integrating robust security measures and championing women in cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Large Language Models

An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation

On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women's pivotal role in tech innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Chief Financial Officer

CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Workplace

IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

By Katharina Richter-Weiss • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts
ISACA

ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts

A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector
ISACA

Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector

A recent ISACA survey reveals only 41% of businesses focus on hiring women in technology, despite 87% of IT professionals acknowledging a gender diversity gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
Gender diversity

Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs

New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star
Cybersecurity

Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star

Australian tech provider Software@Scale has been honoured as a Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 'Rising Star' after achieving a remarkable 2,356% revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024

New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative
Unified Communications

Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative

Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.

By Exterro • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Storage

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Data Protection

Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024

Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3

Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.

By Rebecca Jones • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024