GENDER DIVERSITY IN TECH ISACA KENYA CHAPTER ANNUAL

SESSION AGENDA • State of gender diversity in the tech industry • The opportunity

A FATHER and his son are in a car accident. The father is killed

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM According to the The 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM Women also find it difficult to advance into leadership roles. According

WHY GENDER DIVERSITY MATTERS Diversity pays 2015 Mc. Kinsey Diversity Matters report Companies in

WHY GENDER DIVERSITY MATTERS Skill Gap The 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women

WHY GENDER DIVERSITY MATTERS The gender imbalance in our industry results from of a

THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE As industries undergo ever faster digital transformations, the

1 RAISING AWARENESS The She. Leads. Tech™ program seeks to increase the representation of

JOIN US AS WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE IN TECH: WHAT YOU CAN

FIND US AT WWW. SHELEADS. TECH 12 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

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GENDER DIVERSITY IN TECH ISACA KENYA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE, APRIL 2018 RUFINA ACHIENG MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, ISACA KENYA CHAPTER MEMBER OF ISACA INTERNATIONAL SHELEADSTECH CHAPTER ENGAGEMENT WORKING GROUP 1

A FATHER and his son are in a car accident. The father is killed and the son is seriously injured. The son is taken to the hospital where the surgeon says, “I cannot operate, because this boy is my son. ” This popular brain teaser dates back many years, but it remains relevant today; 40 to 75 percent of people still can’t figure it out. Those who do solve it usually take a few minutes to fathom that…. . 3 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM According to the The 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women in Cybersecurity, women experience more discrimination the higher they rise in their careers 4 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM Women also find it difficult to advance into leadership roles. According to the 2014 Harvey Nash CIO survey, women held only 7 % of CIO positions globally, which is down 2 percent from the year before. 5 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

WHY GENDER DIVERSITY MATTERS Diversity pays 2015 Mc. Kinsey Diversity Matters report Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15 percent more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians. The unequal performance of companies in the same industry and the same country implies that diversity is a competitive differentiator shifting market share toward more diverse companies. 6 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

WHY GENDER DIVERSITY MATTERS Skill Gap The 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women in Cybersecurity projects that the gap between available qualified cybersecurity professionals and unfilled positions will widen to 1. 8 million by 2022. Attracting women to the profession across all regions has the potential to shrink the workforce gap, but only if they can be hired, trained, and retained in sufficient numbers. 7 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

WHY GENDER DIVERSITY MATTERS The gender imbalance in our industry results from of a complex set of structural and cultural issues that are incompatible with the values of the tech industry – innovation, creativity, and diversity of thought. As an industry-leading organization that serves tech professionals around the world, we believe now is the time to focus on putting an end to the gender inequality that exists. 8 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE As industries undergo ever faster digital transformations, the need for talented and skilled professions grows with it. And women cannot be left behind. By preparing the next generation of female leadership, women can become embedded in every part of the global economy. 9 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.

1 RAISING AWARENESS The She. Leads. Tech™ program seeks to increase the representation of women in technology leadership roles and the tech workforce with compelling calls to action so that our constituents are more aware of the need for inclusive practices, and women think differently about their choices. We believe by taking action in three key areas we can drive awareness and investment, and create community. 10 3/7/2021 ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved. We will work to educate employees, allies and engaged professionals so that we can overcome unconscious bias. 2 PREPARING TO LEAD 3 BUILDING GLOBAL ALLIANCES Our training and skills development programs will prepare the next generation of female leaders for the digital future. Through strategic partnerships, we will amplify our impact beyond the ISACA network and support our chapters as they tackle the unique challenges in their country or region.

JOIN US AS WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE IN TECH: WHAT YOU CAN DO Raising Awareness 11 3/7/2021 Preparing to Lead Building Global Alliances Write a blog post Join a board Be a voice for change Share your story Attend a She. Leads. Tech event Participate in a day of advocacy Host an event Speak at a conference Know your government officials Be an ally/ male advocate Be a mentor Share our calls to action on your social media ® 2018 ISACA. All Rights Reserved.