Heather Ricciuto

Academic Outreach Leader, IBM Security

Heather Ricciuto is Global Leader of IBM Security’s Academic Outreach Program, partnering with educational and research institutions around the globe to develop top cybersecurity talent and close the skills gap. Her passions include workforce diversity, the advancement of women, volunteering and continuous learning. Heather is the co-leader of IBM’s Women in Security Excelling (WISE) Business Resource Group. With over 900 members, WISE aims to bring awareness and change to the cybersecurity gender gap through education, events and youth outreach. She is particularly passionate about inspiring our youth to aspire to careers in STEM, and about driving awareness around the cybersecurity skills and gender gaps. She is a proud Co-Founder of IBMCyberDay4Girls, a program designed to build cybersecurity awareness amongst middle school girls. Heather strives to inspire others by sharing her passion for leadership and learning. She believes that if we are not learning, we are not growing.

CISO October 12, 2018

Were Millennials Born for a Career in Cybersecurity?

2 min read - From high school to higher education, there are countless opportunities for security professionals and organizations to educate young people about a career in cybersecurity.

Security Services September 20, 2018

How IBM Fellow and Master Inventor Rhonda Childress Learned to Thrive Outside Her Comfort Zone

2 min read - Rhonda Childress is the first woman in IBM Security to become an IBM Fellow as well as the first woman in IBM Services to be named an IBM Master Inventor. Now she uses her clout to inspire the next generation…

CISO March 13, 2018

Doctor, Lawyer or Cybercrime Fighter? Inspiring Youth Starts With Cybersecurity Career Awareness

4 min read - How can we inspire the next generation of cybercrime fighters? IT professionals, teachers and parents must drive cybersecurity career awareness among students in all levels of education.

CISO March 7, 2018

Seize the Day: Celebrating Women in Security

5 min read - International Women's Day is March 8, and IBM is joining the #PressforProgress by asking six inspiring women in security their thoughts on the industry and the next generation of security workers.

CISO March 6, 2018

Take the Risk: New IBMer Bridgette Pepper Begins Her Cybersecurity Journey

2 min read - As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8, new IBMer Bridgette Pepper shares the story of her cybsecurity journey and offers encouraging words for other women looking to pursue security careers.

January 17, 2018

IBM Joins New York Cyber Fellows Program to Address Cyber Skills Shortage

2 min read - IBM has joined the New York Cyber Fellows program to address the shortage of highly trained technical professionals across the U.S.

CISO December 19, 2017

Cybersecurity Skills Wanted: Investigative and Analytical Minds, Lifelong Learners, Protectors and Consultants

3 min read - To keep up with the growing shortage of cybersecurity skills, companies are looking to tap new sources of talent, such as students and new collar workers.

August 16, 2017

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

< 1 min read - IBM is hosting an invite-only seminar for women in cybersecurity. Students are encouraged to apply for a chance to discuss career paths in tech.

May 5, 2017

How Will ‘New Collar’ Skills Impact the Cybersecurity Skills Gap?

2 min read - One way to close the skills gap is to recruit new collar professionals who possess the requisite skills, if not the degrees, to work in cybersecurity.

Intelligence & Analytics April 24, 2017

Inside the National CCDC: Building Cybersecurity Skills for the Future

4 min read - A Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) offers technology companies such as IBM an opportunity to network with and recruit aspiring IT analysts.

April 12, 2017

WiCyS 2017: Inspiring a Sense of Community Among Women in Cybersecurity

3 min read - This year's WiCyS conference brought 800 attendees from academia, research, government agencies and industry together March 31 to April 1.

March 23, 2017

WiCyS 2017 Addresses Skills, Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Industry

2 min read - One of the greatest opportunities to see cybersecurity collaboration in action is at the upcoming Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference.

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Heather Ricciuto

Were Millennials Born for a Career in Cybersecurity?

How IBM Fellow and Master Inventor Rhonda Childress Learned to Thrive Outside Her Comfort Zone

Doctor, Lawyer or Cybercrime Fighter? Inspiring Youth Starts With Cybersecurity Career Awareness

Seize the Day: Celebrating Women in Security

Take the Risk: New IBMer Bridgette Pepper Begins Her Cybersecurity Journey

IBM Joins New York Cyber Fellows Program to Address Cyber Skills Shortage

Cybersecurity Skills Wanted: Investigative and Analytical Minds, Lifelong Learners, Protectors and Consultants

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

How Will ‘New Collar’ Skills Impact the Cybersecurity Skills Gap?

Inside the National CCDC: Building Cybersecurity Skills for the Future

WiCyS 2017: Inspiring a Sense of Community Among Women in Cybersecurity

WiCyS 2017 Addresses Skills, Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Industry

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