March 2024 Updates – The Diana Initiative

We Are In This Together — Tactics For Improving Representational Parity In Information Security – Mar 20, 2024

While many of us agree that DEI initiatives are essential to address the cyber skills gap, the how is often less clear. In this webcast, hear success stories from three information security leaders about how they improved parity for those traditionally underrepresented in the industry. We will address all levels of security practitioners. Leaders and mentors will learn some of the strategies and tactics you can bring back to your organization. Those early in their careers better understand how security organizations operate and what they look for when fostering talent.

Featuring:

Tennisha Martin, Executive Director·BlackGirlsHack (BGH Foundation)
Katelyn Falk, Principal Security Technical Program Manager·Zoom
Miki Demeter, Security Researcher·Intel

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March Is Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the remarkable women who have broken barriers, fought for equality, and paved the way for future generations. From pioneers in politics and science to fierce activists and talented artists, this is the time to shine a spotlight on the diverse and inspiring women who have shaped history in their unique ways. So let’s raise a glass to these amazing women and all they’ve accomplished!

What are you doing to inspire the next generation of women in your life?

Call for Presentations (CFP) Is Open!

Have something you want to share? We would love you to submit your talk or workshop.

* March 1st: CFP Opened!

* April 8th, 2024: Round 1 Closes

* May 30th, 2024: Round 2 Closes

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Call for Volunteers for TDI Mentoring Programs!

We are looking for volunteers interested in being a mentor in one of the following programs:

CFP Mentoring – Helping potential speakers refine and submit their presentation ideas!
Speaker Mentoring – Helping accepted speakers practice and tune their presentations!
Scholarship Mentors – Helping our Scholarship winners navigate and get the most value out of their conference experience.

If you are interested in learning more please fill out the following form:

https://forms.gle/A6Qno3qUV5JMJTXe9

Or email mentorship@dianainitiative.org for further details.

Join Us At The Westin Las Vegas!

Back for the 8th year, The Diana Initiative is hosting a one-day diversity-driven conference with the goal of creating a more inclusive information security industry. The event is scheduled to take place on August 5, 2024, at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa and tickets are on sale now for an early bird price of $100 per person (plus applicable taxes and fees).

We also offer students discounted ticket pricing and there are options to help pay for a student who needs financial assistance!

If you already have you ticket, book a room in our room block: https://book.passkey.com/event/50757368/owner/11493/home

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Book in our hotel room block to support the event – and enjoy a smoke-free, casino-free, and dog-friendly hotel! If you run into issues booking using our link, book and then let us know the name and reservation number at nicole@dianainitiative.org so that we can add you to our block.

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Sponsor!

Each year, our event is made possible through the continued and generous support of companies and organizations within the InfoSec Community.

Would you like to help sponsor our 2024 event? Sponsorship opportunities are available and ready for those wanting to help us further our mission of creating a more inclusive information security industry.

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