Diversity Needed
The cybersecurity industry needs to do more to attract women, people of color, LGBTQ and non-binary people, said Trellix’s Bryan Palma.
“Because we’re behind on talent, we struggle to defend ourselves,” he said. “I will stop at nothing to ensure we create a diverse talent pipeline to address this shortage.”
The industry needs to start making inroads into other communities, Palma said. In addition, it needs to encourage people with diverse backgrounds to enter cybersecurity.
“At the end of the day, success in cybersecurity doesn’t depend on a degree,” he said.
Trellix has partnered with the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) a national nonprofit dedicated to the employment, development and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals.
