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Inclusive Language in Tech & Cyber
Whilst low-hanging terms like “master/slave” and “black/whitelist” are no longer as embedded in system architecture and team vocabulary, Franky Biles explores how your organisation can go further. By overturning legacy terminology, coding conventions, and everyday expressions in tech and cyber that perpetuate exclusion and bias in security design and recruitment, you'll leave with actionable insights to help build a more inclusive digital future.
Have you ever giggled at ‘Penetration Testing’? Got a graphic sense of ‘male to female’ ports? How might you rephrase ‘Terminated User’ or ‘Repeat Offender’ so your colleagues become a stronger line of defence? And just how would you ‘kill two birds with one stone’?
In this session, we’ll:
• Unpack the origins and impact of non-inclusive language in tech and cyber environments.
• Examine real-world examples of how biased language affects decision-making, algorithmic fairness, and psychological safety.
• Explore the ethical implications for machine learning, facial recognition, and cybersecurity protocols.
This session will challenge organisations to rethink the language they use, advocate for inclusive terminology, and understand the broader societal implications of tech language, starting with our future talent of developers, security analysts and leaders.
