Breaking Bias: Tera Joyce and Tina Zhang-Powell on Celebrating Women in Cybersecurity

Microsoft Principal Security Engineering, Tera Joyce and Senior Security Program Manager at Microsoft, Tina Zhang-Powell join Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. As we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month, Tina and Tera join the show to discuss the importance of allies in promoting inclusivity and diversity within the industry. They both  provide valuable perspectives on assumptions made about women in cybersecurity and offer guidance on fostering an inclusive environment. They highlight the importance of leaders being aware of representation and ensuring diverse perspectives are considered in the decision-making processes and share internal resources like mentoring programs and external opportunities such as conferences to support women in the field. Tina and Tera also offer advice to allies, encouraging them to actively include diverse voices and how they can contribute to creating a more inclusive cybersecurity community. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:    

• The significance of allies in promoting diversity and inclusivity 
• How we can address small instances of unconscious bias 
• The importance of discovering one's calling within the security field 

Some Questions We Ask:     

• Can you share any resources or ways to support women in cybersecurity? 
• How can allies better support women in the cybersecurity industry? 
• Any advice for women or individuals interested in entering the tech and cybersecurity field? 

Resources:  

View Tera Joyce on LinkedIn 

View Tina Zhang-Powell on LinkedIn 

View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn 

View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn 

Related Microsoft Podcasts:  

• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  
• Uncovering Hidden Risks  

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