A Girls in Tech Webinar | Cyber's New Look

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About this event

There are more than 700,000 US jobs currently available in cybersecurity, and it’s estimated that by the end of 2025 there will be more than 3.5 million unfulfilled cybersecurity jobs. The cost and frequency of cyberattacks is increasing rapidly – cybercrime BOOMED during the pandemic! – and the industry is desperate for more skilled workers to step forward.

If you’re looking for a rapidly developing area of tech to sink your teeth into: This is it!

In this insightful panel discussion run by Girls in Tech in partnership with TIAA, we’ll hear from 4 leading cyber professionals about how the cybersecurity space is changing, what trends and opportunities they’re seeing, and how to launch your career in the field.

The panelists:

• Amber Black – Lead Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Awareness: Amber leads a function that educates TIAA clients on Cybersecurity programs and controls. She’s worked in tech for over 10 years.
• Amber Jackson – Senior Information Security Analyst: Amber and her team are responsible for the support operations for change management, request management and product management at TIAA, where she’s worked for 5 years.
• Amy Braswell – TIAA Bank and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer: Amy and her team are responsible for security operations, identity and access management, security architecture, data protection, vulnerability management, risk assessments and awareness programs at TIAA.
• Heather McMullan – Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity: Heather has worked at TIAA since 2013. In her current role she provides oversight on Workforce Strategy, Cybersecurity Communications, and business management reporting.

This a must-see event for anyone looking to enter the field or gain new knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.

What to expect:

• A glimpse into life as a cybersecurity professional, and what it’s like to work in the space.
• An overview of what sort of jobs are available and what types of skills transfer well from other areas in tech.
• What specific skills and qualifications you need to work in cybersecurity.
• An honest conversation about what it’s like as a woman working in the cybersecurity field, and why we’re actively working to craft a new look for cyber: one that’s more diverse and inclusive.

The cybersecurity industry needs YOU. Tune into this discussion to see why you might benefit from contributing to cyber’s new look.