SecurityBrief Australia - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
Australia

Gender diversity Stories - Page 16

Australian Stories

Gender diversity stories

RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025
eLearning

RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025

RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
EduTech

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector
ISACA

Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector

A recent ISACA survey reveals only 41% of businesses focus on hiring women in technology, despite 87% of IT professionals acknowledging a gender diversity gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
Gender diversity

Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs

New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star
Cybersecurity

Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star

Australian tech provider Software@Scale has been honoured as a Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 'Rising Star' after achieving a remarkable 2,356% revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Gender diversity stories

Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Across The Org
International Women's Day

Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Across The Org

Despite comprising only 25% of the tech workforce, women contribute across all roles in the industry, highlighting the need for increased diversity and leadership pathways.

By Danielle Goode Coady • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales

On International Women's Day, a sales leader urges businesses in technology to overcome gender barriers and attract more women into rewarding sales careers.

By Sue Dingwall • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Keir Garrett on diverse leadership in tech at Cloudera
Artificial Intelligence

Keir Garrett on diverse leadership in tech at Cloudera

Keir Garrett, Regional Vice President at Cloudera, emphasised the need for diverse leadership in tech, asserting that inclusivity drives innovation and workplace success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Accelerating Action: Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Post-DEI World
Clean technologies

Accelerating Action: Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Post-DEI World

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion faces unprecedented challenges that threaten hard-won gains.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway
Management

Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway

The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.

By Patricia Droguett • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
How women's perspective can be beneficial in Supply Chain Management
Unified Communications

How women's perspective can be beneficial in Supply Chain Management

Women now represent 41% of the supply chain workforce, offering diverse perspectives that boost problem-solving, sustainability, and collaboration.

By Nadia Conradie • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
Massey University

Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

By Rachael Hedges • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gender diversity stories

IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech
Fintech

IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech

As women increasingly infiltrate the FinTech sector, their influence is reshaping the industry, challenging stereotypes, and improving financial outcomes globally.

By Julia Raubishke • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
The smartest play at the table - Double down on DEI
Customer Experience

The smartest play at the table - Double down on DEI

The ongoing retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives threatens to hinder competitive advantage and revenue growth in various sectors.

By Jasmin Guthmann • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts
ISACA

ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts

A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024