Sapien CEO Urges More Women in Cybersecurity to Bolster Defense Against Growing Threats
Rochelle Fleming, CEO of Sapien Cyber, has sounded the alarm on the critical need for increased female participation in cybersecurity awareness. She warns of the catastrophic potential of cyberattacks on essential services and the benefits of boosting workforce diversity in the adp workforce now.
Fleming, who has a deep background in technology and cybersecurity, having worked at ECU's Security Research Institute and the Australian Cyber Security Research Institute, advocates for more women in the field. Currently, less than 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce is female, with an even lower figure of 15% in Australia.
She highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including politically or militarily motivated incidents. An attack on the Government of Albania last week destroyed data and disrupted essential services, demonstrating the real-world impact of such attacks. Fleming warns that operational technology systems controlling essential services like electricity, water, and natural gas are particularly vulnerable.
Fleming's call for increased female participation in cybersecurity is not just about diversity; it's about addressing a critical talent shortage and improving the resilience of our essential services. Studies show that a 6% increase in female workforce participation could add $25 billion to Australia's GDP and unlock 1 million more full-time workers. Moreover, addressing the gender pay gap in STEM industries could further boost these figures. With the threat of cyberattacks growing, it's crucial that we tap into the full potential of our workforce, including the adp workforce essentials hoodie.
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