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Episode Synopsis
How Stephanie’s Professional Transition is Contributing to Diversity and Inclusion in the Cybersecurity Space
Today’s guest, Stephanie Itimi, is an economist turned cyber expert. After switching professions, Stephanie became the founder and CEO of SEIDAE, a career development platform with a social mission to help minorities build careers in cyber security. She is also the co-founder of NFTSec, a security platform for NFT creators and investors. In this episode, she discusses with host, Fatimah Adelodun, on how women can upscale in the cybersecurity space. She also shares her passion for building diversity for black and minority ethnic women in the cybersecurity space.
Key points:
- Stephanie breaks down the major causes of the underrepresentation of women in the cybersecurity space [1:07]
- Stephanie takes us on a journey through her transition to cybersecurity, says she "fell into it." [ 5:43]
- Stephanie provides insight into the SEIDAE career platform. Learn how it has created opportunities for women like you to join the tech world. [12:11 ]
- "Companies should be more open-minded about including diversity during recruitment," Stephanie says, as she speaks on the need for companies and organizations to accept different expertise levels and people of diversity. [ 16:54]
- Got fears about joining the cybersecurity space because you’re a woman? Stephanie understands these fears, and provides expert advice at this juncture. [ 22:28]
- Mentorship should be a give and take process," Stephanie says as she gives her thoughts on the role of mentorship, the necessity of proper internet education, and networking. [24:14]
- On a final note, Stephanie gives her candid advice to women in entry-level cybersecurity. [26:49]
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Today’s guest, Stephanie Itimi, is an economist turned cyber expert. After switching professions, Stephanie became the founder and CEO of SEIDAE, a career development platform with a social mission to help minorities build careers in cyber security. She is also the co-founder of NFTSec, a security platform for NFT creators and investors. In this episode, she discusses with host, Fatimah Adelodun, on how women can upscale in the cybersecurity space. She also shares her passion for building diversity for black and minority ethnic women in the cybersecurity space.
Key points:
- Stephanie breaks down the major causes of the underrepresentation of women in the cybersecurity space [1:07]
- Stephanie takes us on a journey through her transition to cybersecurity, says she "fell into it." [ 5:43]
- Stephanie provides insight into the SEIDAE career platform. Learn how it has created opportunities for women like you to join the tech world. [12:11 ]
- "Companies should be more open-minded about including diversity during recruitment," Stephanie says, as she speaks on the need for companies and organizations to accept different expertise levels and people of diversity. [ 16:54]
- Got fears about joining the cybersecurity space because you’re a woman? Stephanie understands these fears, and provides expert advice at this juncture. [ 22:28]
- Mentorship should be a give and take process," Stephanie says as she gives her thoughts on the role of mentorship, the necessity of proper internet education, and networking. [24:14]
- On a final note, Stephanie gives her candid advice to women in entry-level cybersecurity. [26:49]
Press play to listen to the conversation.
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