Sophie Batas

Sophie Batas, Director for Cyber Security and Data Privacy, at Huawei’s Public Affairs and Communication Department (PACD), is responsible for all issues related to EU Policies on Cyber Security and Data Privacy. Prior to joining Huawei, Batas worked on Innovation for EIT Digital, the Initiative from the European Commission to boost entrepreneurship in ICT in Europe, where she supported the management of EIT digital grants.

Three ways that cybersecurity companies can close the gender gap

Sophie Batas

July 9, 2020

At this point, it’s a truism that the tech industry needs more women. But one sector that holds incredible opportunity is cybersecurity. By next year, millions of cyber jobs will be available, but unfilled.

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Three ways that cybersecurity companies can close the gender gap

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