Tuesday 6 May 2025, 11am-12noon (BST)

The cybersecurity sector stands at a pivotal moment – facing both a critical skills shortage and a persistent lack of diversity. In this webinar, Dr Ismini Vasileiou explored why solving one challenge without the other is not enough.

Drawing from national initiatives, industry-academic collaborations, and recent research, this session unpacked the systemic barriers that deter underrepresented groups from entering or thriving in cyber careers. We examined the role of inclusive recruitment, equitable learning pathways, and how the education sector must evolve to reflect today’s digital landscape.

With a focus on actionable strategies and the role of lived experience, we gained insights into building a future cyber workforce that is not only skilled, but also representative.

Whether you’re in industry, education, or policy, this session offered practical steps and provoked critical thought on how we build a resilient and inclusive cybersecurity ecosystem.

Guest chaired by

John Scott (info), Owner, Wildpark Security Consultancy

Presented by

Dr Ismini Vasileiou (info), Associate Professor and Director, De Montfort University