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WiCyS UKI Affiliate and LT Harper Announce Official Partnership to Enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts in Cyber
Published: 8th September 2023
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland Affiliate, a regional community of women, allies and advocates dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with LT Harper, a renowned cyber security firm specialising in cutting-edge recruitment solutions and services.
The collaboration between WiCyS UKI and LT Harper aims to amplify efforts in empowering and advancing women in the cyber industry. As the industry continues to tackle the gender gap, this partnership is set to foster more inclusivity, promote diversity, and provide unparalleled opportunities and advancement for women in the industry.
‘WiCyS UKI Affiliate are delighted to partner with LT Harper. They are a force for change in the cyber security industry making a demonstrable impact on diversity, equity and inclusion in the sector. We look forward to supporting each other's communities and leveraging their employability expertise,’ said Zoe Mackenzie, Co-President of WiCyS UKI Affiliate. ‘LT Harper joins the dots between diverse candidates and real opportunities, making this an invaluable partnership for our members.’
Through this collaboration, amongst other initiatives, WiCyS UKI and LT Harper plan to launch a 12 month webinar series to enhance the employability of women in cyber. This will include sessions on how to craft the ideal cyber CV, building a personal brand on LinkedIn, how to network effectively and how to ace interviews.
‘Diversity, equity and inclusion have always been my top priority when it came to recruitment. It was the reason I set up LT Harper back in 2017. That’s why we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with WiCyS – we are 100% aligned in our mission to make the industry a more inclusive and supportive space. We’re excited to bring our recruitment expertise to help facilitate this, focusing specifically on women’s advancement’, said Kunjal Tanna, Co-Founder of LT Harper. ‘We believe that diverse teams lead to more robust cyber security practices, and this partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to connect people to secure the digital world.’
Beginning this September, the collaboration between WiCyS UKI and LT Harper reflects a shared vision of breaking down barriers and building an ecosystem where women thrive in cyber security. By combining their resources and networks, they aim to make a lasting impact on the industry, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
About WiCyS Global:
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) is a non-profit organisation with a mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in the cyber security field. They unite local communities of aspiring and thriving women cybersecurity professionals across the world to collaborate, share their knowledge, network and mentor, and create opportunities through professional development programs, conferences, career fairs and more.
About LT Harper:
LT Harper are a pure-play, cyber security recruitment agency, who operate across the UK, Europe and USA. They provide an individualised, transparent service to customers, whether they are looking for a new opportunity or to hire talent. Their cyber niche means that they have strong networks of active and passive jobseekers with the relevant cyber skills to ensure that their clients can hire excellent staff into their teams quickly.
They have extensive recruitment experience and have built excellent relationships within the cyber security space, providing candidates access to a variety of companies from innovative, tech forward disruptors to traditional corporations.
Since day one, LT Harper have been passionate about DEI and inspiring positive change. They work on a number of initiatives to bridge the cyber talent gap, from hosting complimentary networking breakfasts for women in cyber, to providing free workshops to university students across the UK to help them kickstart their cyber careers.
For media inquiries and more information about the partnership, please contact:
LT Harper:
Laura Reilly
Head of Marketing
l.reilly@ltharper.com
07789964070
WiCyS UKI Affiliate:
Mollie Chard
WiCyS UKI Affiliate Chief Advisor
wicysuk@wicys.org