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Mentorship stories - Page 11

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Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
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Jane Frankland awarded MBE for cyber security advocacy

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Jane Frankland, a leading advocate for women in cyber security, has been honoured with an MBE for her significant contributions to the field.
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CISO of Cequence sets 2023 goals focusing on security growth

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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Randolph Barr, CISO at Cequence, sets ambitious 2023 goals to enhance security communication, engage with the security community, and support talent in the Philippines.
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ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.
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Exclusive: Orro's Manuel Salazar discusses shaping cyber security careers

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Manuel Salazar, Director of Cyber Services at Orro, shares insights on nurturing talent and navigating the evolving challenges of cyber security.
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GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.
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Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Northern Data Group has selected five startups for its first AI Accelerator, providing access to advanced GPU technology and industry mentorship.
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Gallagher Security appoints Spencer Marshall as VP for UK

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Gallagher Security has appointed Spencer Marshall as Executive Vice President for the UK and Europe, bringing 25 years of electronic security experience.
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crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.
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Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience and diversity in tech, inspiring women ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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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.
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Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
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Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.
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Breaking barriers: a female engineer's journey in the data centre industry

Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
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A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.
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Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The UK's IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.
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Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women's pivotal role in tech innovation.
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MultiversX & eCornell launch blockchain education programme

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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MultiversX and eCornell launch a global initiative to introduce underserved students to blockchain, offering free courses and hands-on experience.
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Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
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Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.