Studies in recent years have revealed how little diversity there is within the cybersecurity industry, with women making up only 8% of the cyber workforce in the UK.

In this episode, we speak with Dr Andrea Cullen and Lorna Armitage – co-founders of cyber training organisation CAPSLOCK – about the difficulties of getting into cyber, the need for accessibility and inclusivity in the industry, and recruitment advice for organisations and those wanting to get hired.


02:52 Obstacles for those wanting to enter the industry
09:33 Cyber skills
14:05 Building confidence
16:35 Breaking into cyber
21:32 Imposter syndrome and conquering fears
31:14 Finding yourself and your strengths
36:14 The importance of finding a good fit
39:21 Advice for those wanting to get into the industry and recruiters

Listening time: 44 minutes
Host: Holly Grace Williams, MD at Secarma
Guests: Dr Andrea Cullen and Lorna Armitage, co-founders of CAPSLOCK

CAPSLOCK: https://www.capslock.ac
Connect with Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-c-57a29522/
Connect with Lorna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-armitage/

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