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This page has links to blogs, podcasts and videos highlighting the diversity of the government security profession.

In conversation with Irene Pontisso, Bella Powell, Amie Alekna, Leanne Price and Srishti Krishnamoorthy-Cavell talk about being a leader in the government security profession.

Off Mute is a series of 30-minute in-depth interviews with women working in the security profession. Those featured come from a variety of backgrounds including senior leadership as well as those who are not from a cyber or technical background. The interviews cover topics such as career progression, leadership, what a career in cyber entails, and what it’s like to be a woman in the cyber sector.

Tune-in whether you’re already in the cyber profession or are interested in a career within it

Episode 1 – Anna, senior threat analyst at the Home Office

Episode 2 – Bella, Cyber Director at Government Security Group

Episode 3 – Lele, the Head of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) at the Home Office

Episode 4 – Umaira, exercise lead in the Government Security Red Team

Nikki Evans Co-chair of the Defence Cancer Support Network, shares her personal experience of cancer posted 3 February 2023

How to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year round posted 16 March 2023

Working during the month of Ramadan posted 20 April 2023

Workplace adjustments – how we can support colleagues with health conditions posted 17 May 2023

Living and working with high function Asperger’s syndrome posted 26 June 2023