International Cyber Expo launches ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’ event

Kicking off the event will be a keynote session entitled ‘It Takes Two to Tango (If You Want to Tango Exceptionally Well)’ and delivered by a female-male duo: a novel approach at a diversity event. The keynote will serve to reinforce the reality that we are stronger together, especially so when on equal terms. This will then be followed by a panel discussion on ‘How to Land The Job of Your Dreams’, which is being moderated by Dallaway.

Despite the cyber security skills gap, many still struggle to land their perfect job in the sector. The panel discussion will investigate this ‘disconnect’ and invite individuals from various backgrounds to offer their perspectives. Those individuals include a cyber security recruiter, a hiring manager, a senior industry professional who has made it to the Boardroom and a newcomer to the sector. Audience members will also have a chance to ask the panel members questions and seek advice on landing the job of their dreams.

Improving inclusivity

“I’m over the moon to have the opportunity to bring this ‘cyber event within a cyber event’ to the sector,” enthused Dallaway, “this time with International Cyber Expo as its home. I am as passionate today as I’ve ever been about improving inclusion in our industry. Nothing motivates me more than a room full of people who share that mission.”

Dallaway continued: “I’ve designed this event with the attendee at the heart and soul of it. I’ve spoken with people who’ve expressed a desire for a greater opportunity to network at these events, so we’ve made that a core focus. We’ve built in enough time to network and, for those who are looking, to seek new job opportunities. I’ve also been told that attendees want a guarantee they’ll be granted access. On that basis, I’ve worked with Rachael Shattock, event director at Nineteen Group, to ensure we have an event space big enough to welcome every single person who registers without fail.”

Rachael Shattock responded: “We’ve been listening to what the cyber security community wants. Many of the women operating in the sector want the chance to be heard. This is why we’re delivering an inspiring and educational networking event for women and their allies in the industry.”

Shattock went on to comment: “We are so pleased to have Eleanor Dallaway on board to help us bring this new event to life at the International Cyber Expo 2023. With almost two decades of experience as a tech journalist and having founded Women in Cyber Security networking events in her time as the Editor of Infosecurity Magazine, Eleanor brings a wealth of insight and contacts to bear that will no doubt make this event a huge success. Not to mention the fact that she’s a formidable industry role model in her own right.”

Event details

The ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’ event will be held on the Gallery Level at London’s Olympia on 26 September from 2.00 pm-4.30 pm. Attendees can register via the following link for guaranteed entry: https://www.internationalcyberexpo.com/grab-mic-form

The event agenda itself continues to be developed. For the latest updates, visit: https://www.internationalcyberexpo.com/grab-mic-women-cyber

To register for free as a visitor to the International Cyber Expo visiti: https://ice-2023.reg.buzz/eskenzi

Popular demand

Driven by popular demand, International Cyber Expo has emerged as the cyber security event where business, innovation and education converge. Over two days, industry veterans, newcomers, technical experts, executives and investors alike are invited to address the issues of tomorrow's interconnected world right in the heart of London.

The Expo endeavours to be the hub of global and inclusive collaboration, focusing on connecting cyber security vendors with decision-makers such as CISOs, CIOs and the heads of information security from mid-range to large-size enterprises, Government, Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.

International Cyber Expo is an event for the community, by the community, with senior-level round tables and informative sessions delivered by experts in the field part of the mix, so too immersive demonstrations of the latest cutting-edge technologies.

The Expo’s agenda is shaped by a diverse and esteemed Advisory Council chaired by Professor Ciaran Martin CB (former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre) and featuring stakeholders from Government, industry and academia.