097. Dr Andrea Cullen & Lorna Armitage: Women in Cyber

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Studies in recent years have revealed how little diversity there is within the cybersecurity industry, with women making up only 8% of the cyber workforce in the UK. In this episode, we speak with Dr Andrea Cullen and Lorna Armitage – co-founders of cyber training organisation CAPSLOCK – about the difficulties of getting into cyber, the need for accessibility and inclusivity in the industry, and recruitment advice for organisations and those wanting to get hired. 02:52 Obstacles for those wanting to enter the industry 09:33 Cyber skills 14:05 Building confidence 16:35 Breaking into cyber 21:32 Imposter syndrome and conquering fears 31:14 Finding yourself and your strengths 36:14 The importance of finding a good fit 39:21 Advice for those wanting to get into the industry and recruiters Listening time: 44 minutes Host: Holly Grace Williams, MD at Secarma Guests: Dr Andrea Cullen and Lorna Armitage, co-founders of CAPSLOCK CAPSLOCK: https://www.capslock.ac Connect with Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-c-57a29522/ Connect with Lorna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-armitage/ Our website: www.secarma.com Tweet us: www.twitter.com/Secarma Events: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/secarma-ltd-31129456455