How to Attract & Retain More Women in Tech & Cyber

01 Oct 2025
Diversity and Skills
Diversity and Skills
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, yet women remain significantly underrepresented across all levels. This panel explores the ongoing challenges that deter women and young girls from pursuing careers in cyber, as well as gaining insights from our speakers who have progressed within the cybersecurity industry and how they entered the industry. We'll highlight practical initiatives, partnerships, and outreach programmes that are inspiring the next generation of female cyber professionals, and discuss what more industry, educators, and government can do to build a more inclusive cyber workforce
Chairperson
Simi Vagh
Simi Vagh, Co-Founder, Enterprise Customer Success Manager - Women in Tech UK, Yoti
Speakers
Valeria Santamato
Valeria Santamato, Security Consultant - Accenture
Rebecca Fox
Rebecca Fox, Former Chief Information Officer - NCC Group
Anya Bridges
Anya Bridges, Youth Advisory Panel Member - UK Cyber Security Council