FROM A MULTIPOTENTIALITE
I came into cybersecurity through indirect means. Many people who come into cybersecurity have a computer science degree, are familiar with several coding languages, have built systems or run tools. They may even have participated in several hacking events such as “Capture the Flag” or attended conferences devoted to [...]
Are we doing enough?
For years now, I’ve been working on finding as many ways to elevate women within the Australian security market. In that time, I’ve been asked for all kinds of things – some stranger than others – but several requests have really hit a nerve with me. Those are the [...]
THREE CAREER TIPS TO THRIVE AS A WOMAN IN CYBERSECURITY
Your Content Goes Here Back in November I was invited to join an online panel organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) to talk about my journey to becoming a cybersecurity expert, and my experience in the role. The panel was organised primarily for students of the prestigious [...]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CYBERSECURITY CAREERS
Starting a new career in cybersecurity can be a little intimidating. Media coverage of data breaches and cybersecurity incidents is becoming more common. Movies and TV series tend to focus more on hackers than on all the other professionals essential for the protection of information in an organisation. So, [...]
Diversity in security: Not just about men and women
That heading in this magazine, in an article written by a MAN. Yeah, I know its probably a little risky but I not afraid of a little heat and if you are reading this you either work in security or would like too. Security is a risky job, we [...]
A Day in the Life of a Threat Intelligence Analyst
One of the most important aspects of my day as an analyst is my routine. Many people in cyber threat intelligence will tell you the job can be overwhelming, and a routine can help you navigate all sorts of confusing and difficult circumstances. I deliberately keep a close watch [...]
WHERE ARE MY LADIES AT?
BREAKING ASSUMPTIONS, CHANGING OUR PERSPECTIVES, AND OWNING OUR PLACE For most of their existence public policing and private security have been a ’boys club‘. Social expectations, ideas of ’propriety‘, and fear all played a role in the assumption that women and security do not mix. Under these assumptions, men [...]
REMOVING BARRIERS, AT WORK AND OUTSIDE OF IT
REMOVING BARRIERS, AT WORK AND OUTSIDE OF IT Atlassian’s Jodie Vlassis warmed to cybersecurity at an early age, and never looked back Jodie Vlassis traces her interest in technology back at least to the age of 12, when she would watch her brother “do some pretty cool things” developing [...]
Mary Attard Partner, Cyber Security & Digital Trust – Identity & Access Management at PwC Australia
L ike many people I was never really sure what I wanted to be when I grew up and I definitely never planned for a career in cybersecurity. I have a background in risk management and experience in technology implementation projects. I ventured into the world of cybersecurity when [...]