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balance shift at one of the industry’s most
notable events is a great first step.
We are making steady progress at turn-
ing barriers into opportunities, and
this sends a powerful message to young
women that the tides are changing, and
this is an industry where they are wel-
come to not only join, but lead.
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New Voices, New Perspec-
tives:
The conference ended on a lighter
note, with a conversation between
comedian  Tina Fey and RSAC pro-
gram chair Hugh Thompson.
The two sat down to compare improv
and cybersecurity, noting that there’s
a lot they can learn from one another
on team building and diversity.
In addition to giving diversity a
well-deserved spotlight, the confer-
ence also organized an extended “Col-
lege Day” which intended to help stu-
dents and young professionals discover
career options and provided them with To end the conference with this discus-
networking and mentorship opportuni- sion was a great example of bringing
new perspectives to the industry.
ties.
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