The Source Founder and Cybersecurity Expert Jane Frankland
Today, we are joined by tech entrepreneur, author, speaker, advisor, and founder of The Source, Jane Frankland. Jane has identified several discrepancies in the hiring process and, in this episode, she shares her advice for ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace from the get-go.\xa0
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Key Points From This Episode:
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Why cybersecurity is so important for individuals and companies.
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How attackers use automation to target vulnerabilities and extract information.
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Why social media platforms should provide better support for those facing security breaches.
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How women\u2019s risk perception typically differs from that of men.
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Jane\u2019s background in art and design and her transition into technology and cybersecurity.
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A look at The Source platform and the opportunities it affords underrepresented women.
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How Jane helps companies attract and retain diverse talent (and why it\u2019s crucial to do so.)
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The importance of identifying gender differences and removing biases in the hiring process.
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Factors affecting diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace.
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Jane\u2019s advice for creating an inclusive workspace, starting with the hiring process!
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The mental health issues challenges faced by the cybersecurity industry.
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Tweetables:
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\u201c37% of women in the world still don't have access to the internet, which is really quite horrifying.\u201d \u2014 @JaneFrankland [0:06:07]
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\u201cWomen [see] risk in a different way to men, and if you [don\u2019t] have women in companies helping to assess risk and protect companies, then you [are] going to be less safe.\u201d \u2014 @JaneFrankland [0:12:24]
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\u201cWe have a real problem with wellbeing [in the cybersecurity industry]; with mental health, with brain health, with stress and burnout. It's absolutely horrific. It\u2019s at a higher level than healthcare workers at the moment.\u201d \u2014 @JaneFrankland [0:29:37]
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Links Mentioned in Today\u2019s Episode:
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