Technology
The numbers of women & people of color are still a woefully small percentage of the IT and cyber/data/network/applications security workforce. Such lack of diversity results in weak and flawed IT, security and privacy practices, applications, networks, and data protection. Rebecca discusses the related issues with cybersecurity expert, industry leader & long-time mentor, Dr. Cheryl Cooper: • What is Dr. Cooper working to change in society with her mentoring work? • Many displaced workers in their 40s, 50s and beyond, with no IT or cybersecurity background would like to start a cybersecurity career. What advice does Dr. Cooper have for them? • What are common challenges that all ages of women and people of color face in cybersecurity careers & what type of support do members of WINS provide to them? • What is Dr. Cooper’s greatest achievement in her career? • What advice does Dr. Cooper have for those who would like a career in cybersecurity but do not know where to start?