Tech and Cyber Security: 50 Years to Close the Cybersecurity Gender Gap

How Long Will It Take to Close the Cybersecurity Gender Gap & Will Women Catch Up?

What if the biggest barrier to stronger cyber security isn’t technology, but the way we empower, reskill, and include women and diverse talent? Why does the global cyber workforce still struggle to fill critical roles despite growing demand, and how can rapid reskilling create meaningful change?

Join us for the second of four: International Cyber Expo Special Edition Episodes of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, we’re joined by Iryna Volnytska, founder of SET University, a non-profit institution transforming tech education in Ukraine. Iryna has over a decade of experience in executive roles and has co-founded two cybersecurity startups: SET Cyber Labs and IronCyber. She is among the few women leading cybersecurity transformation globally.

Launching SET University during conflict, Iryna has developed resilient cyber talent pipelines, demonstrating how crisis-driven experience, rapid reskilling, and diverse teams can generate scalable, global solutions. She shares her insights on how to treat cyber security as innovation, not just defence, and the overlooked skills that the global market often misses.

🔥 What You’ll Discover:

• How rapid reskilling enables women and career-changers to step into critical cyber security roles
• Why cyber security should be approached as innovation — not just defence
• Lessons from Ukraine’s resilient cyber talent ecosystem and launching SET University in times of crisis
• How diverse and inclusive teams drive scalable, global cybersecurity solutions
• Actionable guidance for individuals pivoting into cyber security careers
• Strategies for building resilient, inclusive, high-performing cyber teams
• Real-world examples of overcoming challenges in cyber workforce development and leadership

🎯 Perfect for: Cyber leaders, diversity advocates, HR and talent development professionals, aspiring security professionals, and anyone committed to strengthening security, fostering inclusion, and leading with impact.

The International Cyber Expo (ICE) is where cyber professionals, innovators, and global decision-makers gather to explore the latest trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of security. This episode delivers practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable insights for building stronger, more inclusive cyber teams.

📅 Discover the future of cybersecurity at the International Cyber Expo, happening 30th September to 1st October 2025 at Olympia London. Join global experts, explore the latest tech, and connect with leaders from over 85 countries - all under one roof. Register for free today: https://lnkd.in/ePfWjvC6

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