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## Securing Diversity in Cybersecurity

DevFeed: [Securing Diversity in Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/securing-diversity-in-cybersecurity-20345.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://engblog.nextdoor.com/securing-diversity-in-cybersecurity-6aa83dafb850?source=rss----5e54f11cdfdf---4>)

Author: Kristen Beneduce

Published: 2023-05-02T13:01:51Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Nextdoor](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/nextdoor.md>)

Topics: [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [Security & Privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security-privacy.md>)

Tags: [ciso](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ciso.md>), [culture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/culture.md>), [cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cybersecurity.md>), [diversity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/diversity.md>), [engienering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/engienering.md>), [events](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/events.md>), [inclusion](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/inclusion.md>), [industry](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/industry.md>), [innovation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/innovation.md>), [rsa-conference](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rsa-conference.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

### AI overview

Nextdoor discusses the representation gap in cybersecurity and its partnership with WiCyS Silicon Valley during an RSAC 2023 diversity event. The article highlights barriers affecting women in cybersecurity and argues that diverse teams improve problem-solving and innovation.

### Source excerpt

Panelists from Left to Right: Ronit Polak (Moderator), Kathy Wang* , Lea Kissner, Rupa Parameswaran, Olivia Rose, Jameeka Green Aaron *Correction: Kathy Wang is the former, not current CISO of Discord At Nextdoor we build technology that empowers resilient, safe, and kind neighborhoods all over the world. Securing a product that empowers global communities requires diverse and inclusive teams, reflective of the communities we support. Yet hiring and retaining the diverse talent needed to achieve our purpose remains an industry challenge. The gap is particularly evident in the cybersecurity field where 25% of the workforce and 16% of CISOs identify as female. According to the WiCyS State of Inclusion report 2023, women cite lack of respect and limited opportunities for growth in cybersecurity as top challenges accompanying lack of representation. We must keep working on it. That is why Nextdoor welcomed the chance to celebrate diversity, alongside RSAC 2023, in Nextdoor HQ's backyard this week and to partner with our neighborhood Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Silicon Valley chapter. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are proud to work with organizations like WiCyS, who share the same values. Nextdoor's CISO TC Niedzialkowski kicked off with a warm welcome. CEO Sarah Friar framed the discussion by sharing how she launched her career by building a network at her first RSA conference as an equity analyst for Security Software at Goldman Sachs. She emphasized that diverse teams bring a variety of perspectives and experiences to the table, which ultimately leads to better problem-solving and innovation. Left to Right: Tanvi Kolte Tiwari (WiCyS Silicon Valley Events Chair) introducing the panel, Attendees soaking into a fantastic intro by Sarah Friar (Nextdoor CEO) , TC Niedzialkowski (Nextdoor CISO) cheering on the panel Moderator Ronit Polak, WiCyS Silicon Valley President, and CISOs Kathy Wang Lea Kissner Rupa Parameswaran Olivia Ros