Diversity in Cybersecurity. Are we the best we can be?

It is widely observed that the Australian security industry is experiencing skill pressures, with diversity being a key area of disparity. These challenges suggest that the sector is not operating as optimally as it could, given the growing evidence that a more diverse workforce brings greater innovative potential, strategic intellect, and problem-solving capacity.

In 2022, RMIT University's Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI), Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) and Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) have invested in a study to identify practical ways to expand and diversify the industry’s talent pool.

Dr Leonora Risse was part of the opening panel at the jobs and skills summit a couple of months ago. She was also part of the team leading the research on The Security Industry Workforce - Understanding gender dimensions Project Study. During this session, Dr Risse will present some of the key findings from this study, followed by a short panel to discuss what we as individuals, organisations and as an industry can do better to be the best we can be.

The panel:

• Amy Roberts, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Industry Engagement at Australian Signals Directorate
• Dr Leonora Risse, Senior Lecturer in Economics, RMIT University
• Dr Lena Wang, Senior Lecturer in Management, RMIT University
• Moderated by Jacqui Loustau, Executive Director at AWSN

Event details:

3:15pm AEDT: Arrival and check-in
3:30pm–4:00pm AEDT: Networking and High-Tea
4:00pm–5:00pm AEDT: Panel session

Tickets are free but you MUST register to secure your spot at the event.