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Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women’s roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.
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Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.
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Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.
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Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.
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Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.
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Halifax’s fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city’s legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.
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SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal with new channel programme

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal, launching a new channel programme and hosting sessions with industry leaders, including Wayne Gretzky.
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Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Jeff Ogborn of Gallagher Security has won the 2025 Security Innovator Award, recognised by peers for his work on the innovative QuickSwitch access control device.
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London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
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Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Emergn has named Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global expansion and enhance customer-focused solutions in emerging markets.
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BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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BNP Paribas Personal Finance renews UK FinTech Innovation Lab for third year, focusing on Generative AI to enhance customer communication and engagement.
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Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.
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Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.
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Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.
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Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind hires cybersecurity veteran Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to boost global growth amid 4,000% revenue surge and product innovations.
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Exclusive: How ‘essential’ internships are easing Australia’s tech skills shortage

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
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AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
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Australian MedTech startups invited to apply for AUD $20K grant

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Australian MedTech startups can now apply for the Genesys MedTech Grant, offering AUD $20,000 in engineering services and mentorship to boost innovation.