Diversity in cybersecurity is not simply a socially conscientious idea; it’s a functional necessity. This talk of Morgan and Yuri will argue, and provide evidence, that diverse teams in cybersecurity are not only a stronger shield but also a more innovative and effective one. For HR professionals, diversity advocates, educators, and anyone passionate about building better, more secure digital ecosystems, this is one talk you don’t want to miss.

Morgan and Yuri talk about the diversity and inclusion biases we implicitly hold and therefore hinder ourselves as individuals but also hinders the resilience of our organizations. Meaning that we can learn from knocks, missers and others. Evolve from anti-fragile to resilience built in the fabric of people, no matter their background, gender, age, neuro-wiring etc. As cybersecurity threats evolve, so must the strategies for building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive team. Regular assessments (Morgan and Yuri will share a summary of all 22 Diversity traits) and advocating our teamskills and a commitment to learning and adaptation will ensure that the team remains at the forefront of innovation and security.

After this talk you will have:

• insights in the concept of all sorts of diversity
• better insights in barriers and hinderings for Cybersecurity teams developments
• developments in the threatlandscapes that require a more multidisciplinary perspective
• HR and recruitment traits that you can use to recruit, retain and assess your self and your team
• a hands on assessment you can use immediately

Speakers: Morgan Djotaroeno & Yuri Bobbert

Morgan Djotaroeno is a consultant at Dux group and researcher. Her field of specialty is process and information management. Morgan and Yuri (together with prof Bas van Gils) did research in Team Diversity and Inclusion. Their work is published via multiple channels such as ISACA.

CPE: 1 point