11 February 2021 Women in IT Global Summit: Jumping the big tech hurdles The recent Women in IT Global Summit facilitated a panel session, discussing how organisations can jump the biggest tech hurdles: cyber security and the digital divide
The hurdles of cyber security and the digital divide are holding organisations back from getting the best out of tech.
During the virtual event, a panel session, titled ‘Jumping the Big Tech Hurdles’, explored how organisations can overcome the biggest hurdles in tech.
Moderated by Nasheen Liu, partner and SVP of CIO Program Strategy at The IT Media Group, the WIT Global discussion delved into how to overcome cyber security challenges as workforces continue to work remotely, as well as closing the digital divide to better develop future tech talent.
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Exploring Diverse Talent to Fill Tech and Cybersecurity Jobs
Women in IT panel talks potential benefits of taking more proactive, inclusive approaches to fill the ranks of tech teams.
During this week’s Women in IT Summit Series, a panel of experts discussed “Jumping the Big Tech Hurdles,” focusing on challenges companies face that include increasing demand for accessibility, diverse hiring in tech, and cybersecurity.
Nasheen Liu, partner and senior vice president of CIO program strategy with The IT Media Group, moderated the session, which laid out trends and practices that might improve organizations. The panel included Cara Antoine, chapter ambassador for the Dutch Chapter of Women in Tech Netherlands; Kurt John, chief cybersecurity officer for Siemens; Catherine Sherwin, a managing director with AlixPartners; and Justin Arbuckle, global chief technology officer for wealth and personal banking technology at HSBC.