New strategic partner
CGI join as a Silver Founding Strategic Partner to Advance Diversity & Inclusion in Cybersecurity
CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. are pleased to welcome CGI, one of the largest IT and consulting services firms in the world, as our second Silver Founding Strategic Partner. This partnership marks another exciting step towards our mission to build a diverse and inclusive community within the cyber security industry and foster positive change across STEM fields in the UK. With CGI’s support and knowledge, we will be able to continually grow and work with university and secondary students to inspire positive change and ensure that cyber security becomes an integral part of the curriculum.
We are extremely encouraged by the continuous commitment from industry to promote diversity in STEM, and we are excited about the impact this partnership will have on furthering this mission. Collaborating with partners like CGI allows us to extend our reach and influence, as we onboard new branches in the coming months. We are also excited to strengthen the impact of our Alumni community, beginning this month, as we support our recent graduates as they start their new careers in the industry.
Jenny McCullagh, Director and Co-Founder of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. stated:
“We are thrilled to welcome CGI as a Silver Founding Strategic Partner and we look forward to working closely with them to support our CyberWomen community and executive members. Working with industry partners like CGI, is essential to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment across both academia and industry. We are excited to work together in the coming year to support this positive movement forward and make a lasting impact. “
Maxine Bulmer, Vice President of Cyber Consulting at CGI in the UK, said:
“The tech industry thrives on innovation and diversity of ideas, and only by harnessing talent across all genders can we create meaningful change for our clients and communities. At CGI, we strive to be unconditionally inclusive and are passionate about inspiring the next generation of young professionals to pursue STEM careers. We are proud to partner with CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. to encourage the next generation of cyber security consultants.”
At CyberWomen Groups C.I.C., we are always dedicated to working with industry partners who align with our mission to create an inclusive environment that welcomes everybody, and encourage positive change towards diversity in STEM.
Sophie Powell, Director and Co-Founder of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. said:
“CGI always stood out to us as a diverse, inclusive company that is dedicated to bringing in graduates and offering them an excellent start to their careers. Therefore, with sharing so many of our morals and ambitions, it is an absolute delight to be working with them this year.
“This partnership signifies not only growth for CyberWomen Groups C.I.C., but also a broader movement toward a more diverse and inclusive future in the cyber security sector. We would like to thank Alex Woodward, Maxine Bulmer and the rest of the incredible team at CGI for their support and enthusiasm for the upcoming academic year.”
New Strategic Partnership
BT Gold Founding Strategic Partnership
CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. are delighted to announce that BT has joined us as a Gold Founding Strategic Partner. Throughout the upcoming year, BT will support the ongoing growth and development of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. BT's support will ensure that our brilliant executive members and community continue to receive opportunities and inspire the next generation of cyber security professionals, with eight active branches and three more on-boarding thus far.
This strategic partnership aims to amplify the impact of industry support within the CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. community, particularly through our flagship events. Collaboration with our partners allows us to broaden our reach, delivering events and opportunities to more locations across the UK. This year, we also launched our alumni community, which we are excited to see flourish, where we hope to work with BT graduates to support young professionals transitioning from university into their careers.
Sophie Powell, Co-Founder and Director of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C., commented: “We are thrilled to welcome BT as a Gold Founding Strategic Partner. Having worked with BT in the past, we are really looking forward to furthering our community and our capabilities with their support. We really appreciate their dedication to help us on our mission to create an inclusive community that welcomes everybody, and encourages positive change towards diversity in STEM.”
Laura Price, Employer Brand & Partnerships Manager at BT, said: “BT are delighted to be inaugural Gold sponsors of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. Women are still hugely under-represented in the cyber industry, making up less than 17% of the workforce. But as the complexity of the threat landscape continues to grow, it is clear that a more diverse workforce is needed, with different perspectives, to help stay ahead of the challenge. That’s why this community of women in cyber (and their male allies) are so important to our future.”
Both CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. and BT understand the importance of diversity in the cyber security industry and how providing an inclusive environment for young professionals to network, learn, and inspire will strengthen our workforce. Bringing students into the industry paves the way for new perspectives and ideas, which is integral to keeping up with the rapid evolution of technology.
Jenny McCullagh, Co-Founder and Director of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C., added: "We are excited to welcome BT as our Gold Founding Strategic Partner and to have their support in our mission to create an inclusive and diverse community across the UK. With BT's partnership, we aim to expand our reach, providing opportunities and empowering the next generation of young professionals as they discover their passion for cybersecurity."
We look forward to sharing more with you throughout the year, and would like to thank Laura Price and the BT team for their dedication, support and guidance so far.
About CyberWomen Groups C.I.C.:
CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. is a community interest company dedicated to empowering individuals in the cybersecurity industry, with a special emphasis on supporting university students and early-career professionals. Understanding the critical importance of nurturing talent from the ground up, CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. enables university students to establish their own branches on campus, where they can organise and deliver events for a diverse audience, including primary and secondary school students, university peers, academia, and industry professionals. By equipping students and graduates with essential skills, confidence, and professional networks, CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. helps them navigate and succeed in a challenging field. Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, CyberWomen Groups C.I.C. actively works to bridge the gender gap in cybersecurity, ensuring the future workforce is both diverse and highly skilled. For more information, visit our website here, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact us at info@cyberwomengroups.org.uk.
About BT:
BT is one of the world’s leading communications companies, with a fundamental mission to connect for good. As technology rapidly changes our world, the connections we provide and secure have become more important than ever and sit at the heart of solving society’s biggest challenges. As a global leader of managed security services, we help customers thrive in a digital world by delivering world-class security solutions. With operations in over 180 countries and a team of 3000 security experts around the globe, BT supports some of the world’s largest companies, nation states and critical national infrastructures.
We protect our networks against around 6500 cyber-attacks every day, and this deep expertise combined with our global reach gives us a unique perspective on the cyber landscape. We’re constantly analysing, predicting and responding to the latest threats, and we leverage the latest developments in technology and innovation to protect the UK’s infrastructure, businesses and citizens.
