Digital Skills Talks series 3rd episode: "Bridging the Digital Gender Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity"

The Digital Skills Talks Series is your 30-minute journey into the world of digital expertise! After the success of the previous episodes of the Digital Skills Talks series, the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform is back with the third episode. 

Save the date for the third episode on "Bridging the Digital Gender Gap: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity" 

Explore the dynamic intersection of cybersecurity and the roles of women in the tech industry as we delve into the upcoming episode of Digital Skills Talks series. For the new episode, on 7 March at 10:30 CET, we will host Despina Spanou, Head of Cabinet of European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas, and Anett Mádi-Nátor, President of Women4Cyber Foundation, who will share insights into initiatives aimed at closing the gender gap in cybersecurity and the broader tech sector.

According to Eurostat, in 2022, around 9 million people worked as digital experts across the European Union (EU), with 81.1 % of them men, and 18.9 % women. What steps is the EU taking to encourage more women to pursue careers in tech, particularly in cybersecurity? From the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy to the impactful initiatives of the Women4Cyber Foundation, we will explore strategies to empower and support women in pursuing a career in the digital field.

Curious to learn more? Register now to follow this insightful discussion as we address obstacles, driving initiatives, and seizing opportunities in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.