Sophos joins the worldwide neighborhood in celebrating Worldwide Day of the Woman on October 11. This vital day highlights the distinctive challenges and alternatives that ladies face around the globe, significantly regarding gender inequality in areas reminiscent of training, vitamin, authorized rights, healthcare, and safety from discrimination.
At Sophos, we’re dedicated to advocating for ladies’ rights and gender equality, empowering ladies to succeed in their full potential. This yr, our Sophos Ladies in Expertise Community (SWiT) is taking important steps to encourage younger ladies to discover careers in expertise.
Pupil Spherical Desk Occasion in Abingdon
Within the UK, we welcomed a bunch of scholars from a neighborhood faculty to our Abingdon workplace for a sequence of participating actions aimed toward introducing them to careers in tech. Targeted on ladies aged 12 to 13, the occasion included insights from leaders throughout varied enterprise items and an thrilling cypher recreation, encouraging them to think about technical programs as viable and rewarding profession paths.
Sophos Outreach Day in Dallas
Within the US, we hosted a “Cookies and Dialog” for ladies at a neighborhood faculty in Dallas, that includes Dr. Rickenya Sisk from IDEA Public Colleges. This occasion aimed to encourage younger ladies to understand the significance of cybersecurity and contemplate careers in expertise, showcasing the roles we play at Sophos.
Sophos UK Software program Engineering Internship Webinar
This October, our UK Engineering workforce will host a particular webinar for college college students finding out Pc Science or associated fields who’re looking for a one-year software program engineering placement. The occasion will spotlight Sophos’ profitable intern program, that includes insights from engineering managers and examples of actual intern tasks. Attendees will find out about versatile work choices, Sophos’ dedication to constructing an inclusive and numerous workforce, and have the chance to interact with present and former interns for profession recommendation. With ten positions accessible for 2025, the workforce is particularly encouraging ladies to use as we attempt to extend feminine illustration in tech.
Empowering Ladies in Cybersecurity Webinar in Manila
Within the Philippines, we held an inspiring webinar, “Empowering Ladies in Cybersecurity,” which related feminine college students and professionals. In partnership with EC-Council ASEAN, the occasion featured ladies leaders in cybersecurity sharing their private journeys, success tales, and sensible ideas for navigating tech careers. The discussions highlighted the important position of range in cybersecurity and the way ladies are shaping the business.
Sponsorship to the Ladies in Safety Community, Australia
Elsewhere in APJ, SWIT is proud to be sponsoring 10 staff to affix the Australian Ladies in Safety Community (AWSN). This not-for-profit group is devoted to educating ladies and ladies about safety and growing feminine illustration within the discipline. Members will acquire entry to instruments, information, networking, and mentoring alternatives, and we sit up for sharing their insights from AWSN occasions.
FY25 SWiT Bursary Program, Canada
The Americas Assist workforce has launched the FY25 SWiT Bursary program, which goals to assist gender range within the tech business by offering CAD $4500 bursaries to ladies at 4 Canadian technical colleges. This yr’s targets embody evaluating the success of previous bursaries, making enhancements, exploring extra funding alternatives for STEM packages, and strengthening relationships between college students and SWiT members.
As we proceed our efforts to champion gender equality and assist younger ladies in expertise, Sophos is proud to have fun Worldwide Day of the Woman and stay dedicated to making a world the place each woman can thrive and succeed.