A career in cyber security can be thrilling and satisfying. But for women considering a career in cyber, there is still uncertainty about workforce diversity.

When he was US Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld made famous the concept of known knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns. The first two relate to what we know that we know and what we know that we don’t know.

Unknown unknowns refers to situations that are so unexpected that they would never have been considered. When it comes to cyber threats, it’s these situations that require a robust ethical framework.

Despite efforts in recent years to significantly increase the number of cyber security professionals in Australia, there still remains a significant shortage, according to the Australian Computer Society.

In a world driven by data and digital infrastructure, safeguarding information systems is a critical priority for individuals, organisations and governments alike.

The tech revolution has transformed how we live, work and connect, but it has also introduced serious vulnerabilities and security threats.

Cybercrime and security breaches already cost the Australian economy an estimated $30 billion dollars annually and as digital transformation accelerates, so does the complexity and scale of cyber threats.