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September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21
Covid positive for security market, but still a source of stress

CIISec’s latest “State of the profession report” highlights both positives and challenges for cyber pros arising from the past two years
September 07, 2021 07 Sep'21
TLA Black Women in Tech to launch book about tech role models

Not-for-profit organisation is raising funds to publish a book showcasing black women in tech to give young people in UK schools access to role models
September 06, 2021 06 Sep'21
Nokia launches online tech scholarship for under-represented talent

Alongside Udacity and the Blacks in Technology Foundation, Nokia has launched an online nanodegree aimed at increasing the number of people from underrepresented backgrounds in tech worldwide
September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
Apple workers challenge company on toxic workplace culture

Workers participating in the #AppleToo movement say they have collected nearly 500 testimonies from employees about their experiences of discrimination, harassment and abuse at Apple

Bridging the gender gap in cyber security

Some professional groups and companies in Asia are working hard to improve awareness of the cyber security profession and mentoring talented women in a bid to bridge the gender gap Continue Reading
Age discrimination: An overlooked diversity issue in tech

When people talk about a lack of diversity in technology, age discrimination is not the first issue to come to mind, but it’s one that is prolific across the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading
Making a mark in cyber security

Claudean Zheng’s knack for hacking landed her a career in cyber security, one that has been dotted by stints in both public and private sectors Continue Reading

A neurodivergent search for belonging

GUEST BLOG: Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place in the UK on 15 to 21 March 2021, and World Autism Awareness Week is from 29 March to 4 April 2021. In this contributed blog post, Larissa ... Continue Reading
Covid-19's impact on mental health in UK tech

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed blog post, Anne Kiem, executive director, Small Business Charter, talks about how Covid-19 has heightened a "pre-existent mental health epidemic" in UK tech It’s a ... Continue Reading
The #WFH extended talent opportunity

The rise of the virtual workplace and its implications for inclusivity and Generation Z. Continue Reading

Is tech team remuneration opening up a new form of cyber risk?

Failing to reward cyber security staff in line with increases for other members of the tech team could open up new risks to organisations Continue Reading
The secret to building a future-proof cyber security team

In a post-pandemic digital world, where cyber criminals see a feast of opportunities, what are the secrets to building a world-class cyber security function? Continue Reading
How CIOs can help their organisations accelerate digital transformation

Companies need to win the trust of their customers to gather the data they need to transform their businesses Continue Reading

Sarah Wilkinson, most influential person in UK tech 2021 – winner’s speech

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual UKtech50 event, in partnership with Spinks, Sarah Wilkinson, CEO of NHS Digital, gives her acceptance speech as the 2021 most influential person in UK tech
Diversity and inclusion in tech: The pandemic and the pay gap

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, Suki Fuller, founder of Miribure and co-lead of TLA Women in Tech, discusses the gender pay gap in the context of a pandemic world, alongside a panel of experts
Diversity and inclusion in tech: What is neurodiversity?

In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity and inclusion in tech event, in partnership with Spinks, Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, neurodiversity coach and consultant, talks about neurodiversity.