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Startups and innovators who are making cybersecurity more accessible to people with disabilities, or those from groups that are digitally excluded.
Because we wrote a blog post about developments in digital inclusion within the field of cybersecurity – and how there’s much more work to be done.
So here, we want to highlight some of the people who are doing that work. And by extension, perhaps inspire more of the global cybersecurity community to invest in accessibility.
The cybersecurity sector faces a talent shortage, and people of diverse abilities could be an untapped pool to help overcome that. But that means the sector needs to be accessible to that diverse talent.
Companies including Deloitte, EY, and Microsoft have been updating their HR policies to drive more recruitment of neurodiverse talent. But there’s more work to do to ensure that cybersecurity work is accessible and appealing to people who have conventionally been digitally excluded.
Some sources highlight the challenges that disabled professionals face in cybersecurity; including discrimination, minimal accessibility in tools and training, and barriers to career advancement.
Along with accessibility policies and relevant tools and training, we need to recognise the valuable skills and perspectives that people of all abilities and backgrounds can bring to cybersecurity – and create the conditions for everyone to be able to utilise their talent.
We want to know how you think cybersecurity experts can contribute to improved accessibility, both for users of cybersecurity products, and for people with diverse abilities who want to work in cybersecurity. Open this newsletter on LinkedIn and tell us in the comment section – and we might get in touch about featuring your response in a future newsletter.
Do you have an idea for a topic you'd like us to cover? We're eager to hear it! Drop us a message and share your thoughts. Our next newsletter is scheduled for 3 July 2024.
Catch you next week,
Steve Durning
Exhibition Director
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