Cybersecurity: Career Paths, Inclusion & Leadership Lessons

How Can We Build a More Inclusive Cybersecurity Workforce and Inspire the Next Generation?

What if the future of cybersecurity depends not just on technology, but on mentorship, inclusion, and diverse talent pipelines? How can organisations remove barriers, foster resilient teams, and create opportunities for underrepresented professionals?

Join us for the fourth of four: International Cyber Expo Special Edition Episodes of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, we’re joined by Beth Rosary and Valeria Santamato.

• Beth Rosary is a Technical Programme Manager and Head of Education at Women in Tech UK, and Founder of the Future FoundHER’s Podcast, amplifying women’s stories and shaping impactful industry-community partnerships.

• Valeria Santamato is a Security Consultant at Accenture, bridging technical and non-technical domains. She has delivered strategic security solutions embedding Security by Design into large IT programmes, leads workshops and university courses across Europe and Africa, and is a recipient of the European Cyber Women Award (CEFCYS) 2022.

Together, they share their journeys, early tech engagement, and explore barriers women and minorities face in cybersecurity, while providing actionable strategies for fostering inclusion across organisations.

🔥 What You’ll Discover:

• How to embed inclusion into everyday culture and hybrid work environments
• Mentoring strategies that help underrepresented professionals advance their careers
• Building resilient, diverse teams that drive innovation and cybersecurity success
• Insights on tokenism and actionable steps to create equitable opportunities
• Early tech engagement tips to inspire the next generation of cyber leaders
• Practical strategies for cyber leaders, HR professionals, and diversity advocates

🎯 Perfect for: Cyber leaders, diversity advocates, HR and talent development professionals, aspiring tech professionals, and anyone committed to shaping a more inclusive cybersecurity industry.

The International Cyber Expo (ICE) is where global cyber professionals, innovators, and decision-makers converge to explore trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of security. This episode delivers practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable guidance to advance careers, foster inclusion, and build the next generation of cyber leaders.

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