CyberNorth's Women's Cyber Brunch as part of CyberFest

As part of CyberFest and in collaboration with Ladies Hacking Society, WiCys, Cyber Women (Durham) and Women in Cyber Unlimited join CyberNorth for Breaking Barriers: Retention and Advancement of Women in Cyber Security - Women’s Cyber Brunch.

The event will explore the challenges and opportunities for retaining and advancing women in the field of cyber security from personal stories and career journeys, to proven success strategies in organisations through to barriers to retention including isolation, imposter syndrome, addressing burnout and stress.

Format for the morning will include informal networking and refreshments, industry focussed Panel and a Health and Well-being Guest Speaker.

Who should attend?

Cyber security professionals, women in cyber partner organisation members, HR/Talent Acquisition leaders, students. Please be aware that this event is not exclusive to women, men are also encouraged to attend.

Seam Suite, Radisson Blu, Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5TA. Limited parking avialble at the venue.

Breaking Barriers: Retention and Advancement of Women in Cyber Security - Women’s Cyber Brunch - the line up:

Panel Host: Mads Howard MBE, Senior Manager, CEO Office Operations, Sage

Panel:

* Jessica Hall, Head of Security Operations, Waterstons

* Debra Cairns, Managing Director, Net-Defence

* Sarah Hibbert, Information Security Manager, Everflow

* Jessica D'Silva, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Student, Sunderland University (Just completed 1 year placement with Barbour)

Spotlight speaker: Louise Guilfoyle, Health and Lifestyle Coach

In this session Louise will use science-backed strategies you can implement straight away to manage stress, improve sleep, balance your energy, and prevent burnout.

Plus a short Wellbeing session from Sunday Riley.

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