Women in Cybersecurity: IBM Invites Atlanta-Area Students to Seminar

As security has evolved into a core issue for business and society, the talent shortage persists. Recent studies by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education predicted a shortfall of 1.8 million open and unfilled cybersecurity positions by 2022. Bringing more women into the security industry continues to be a missed opportunity to address the growing skills gap, with women representing only 11 percent of the current global information security workforce.

Help IBM Make a Difference for Women in Cybersecurity

IBM Security is excited to host our second invite-only Women in Cybersecurity Seminar on Friday, August 25, 2017, in Atlanta. We are seeking enthusiastic, engaged and innovative students enrolled in post-secondary institutions who are interested in cybersecurity careers to attend this exclusive event. This event will provide female students the opportunity to engage with IBM role models in cybersecurity and learn more about career paths in the industry.

Where?

IBM Security, 6303 Barfield Rd. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328-4233

When?

Friday, August 25, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application Process

We require all applicants to submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by August 17, 2017. Acceptance emails will be sent out within two business days.

Space Is Limited – Apply Now!

Please be advised that the information you provide to IBM for the purpose of applying to attend this conference may be used by IBM to consider you for future employment opportunities with us. This information will be kept by IBM for a period of 12 months following the event. Should you wish for IBM not to retain this information following the conference attendance selection, please email [email protected].

Heather Ricciuto

Academic Outreach Leader, IBM Security

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