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Cyber trailblazers breaking barriers: Insights from women cybersecurity leaders at Gitex 2024

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Abeer Khedr, Group Head of Cybersecurity at the National Bank of Egypt, echoed this sentiment: “Cyber leadership at the client side means reaching CISO levels or beyond. To shift the narrative on cyber leadership, we need more women in boardrooms. In Egypt, entry-level positions in cybersecurity show a 60:40 ratio of women to men.

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How RTC and Black Wings support women in tech

CIO

Providing mentorship for career development Mentorship is a critical aspect of career growth and leadership development, and members of RTC and Black Wings have access to mentorship opportunities through the organization. For example, RTC hosts rsum workshop events covering all the specific information relevant to members of the organization.

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4 ways to build a team equipped with emerging skills

CIO

And to ensure a strong bench of leaders, Neudesic makes a conscious effort to identify high performers and give them hands-on leadership training through coaching and by exposing them to cross-functional teams and projects. Biswas says he has a referral program, and Roberge estimates that around 70% of his hiring is now through referrals.

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6 IT leadership organizations CIOs should consider joining

CIO

Joining an IT leadership organization CIOs not only establish friendly relationships with other tech leaders but also gain valuable insights on the latest IT, business, and leadership trends. CIO Executive Council The CIO Executive Council (CEC) provides a platform tailored to leadership needs.

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Scaling a medical device company: A CIO’s digital transformation journey

CIO

One of many important missions is to ensure that when you acquire and integrate a company, then you transition them to good foundational systems I started as a CIO but with cyber events happening at an increasingly alarming rate, I developed the cyber program. Statistics show that 75% of ERP programs fail, and only 25% are successful.

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5 practical tips for emerging IT leaders

CIO

While walking up the stairs of that prestigious stage, I realized the immense responsibility I carried on my shoulders representing several women in tech who are walking their paths on their leadership journey while navigating their own complex inner worlds. But even being a finalist was an immense honor! Simply put: Everyone needs them.

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Draper Startup House launches first accelerator program, choosing Austin as its home

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It is now also the new home for Tim Draper’s newest initiative to help support early-stage founders: Draper Startup House Accelerator Program. Backed by Draper, of course, the program will launch in April 2022. As part of the program, DSH will invest up to $100,000 in pre-seed startups. .