Technology
**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. **Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing!In this episode, The Cyber Queens discuss the difference of how men act in the work vs how women act in the workforce. Women are often forced into limited roles born from a need to overprove themselves or they are “mom guilted” into picking up more than their fair share of team slack. For decades women have been held back in their careers by inherent biases but we focus on how this applies to the cyber field. The Queens also share give specific examples of how this has happened to them throughout their careers. It’s important to note that women do not only do this to themselves or make it up in their heads. There are certain types of leadership who are more than willing to enable and exploit these mindsets and traditional roles. But the Queens share strategies on how to combat being held back and unbalanced workloads. If you’ve ever felt like you have been held back or constantly have to overprove yourself just know you are NOT alone!!!!Key Topics:How Women Act In The WorkforceTypes Of Leadership Who Take Advantage Of Women & Minorities Resulting In Holding Them BackWomen Tend to Have To Over Prove Themselves In CyberConsequences Faced When Women do Over Prove ThemselvesWomen Often Expected To Be A Pretty Face for the TeamMen Can Be Lax BUT Women Are Still Expected To Over Prove ThemselvesWhy Are Women’s Strengths Used Against Them?Women Are Viewed As A Threat vs An AssetWomen Are Often “Left Out” Of Male Groups/DepartmentsBias Paradox – Women Shy Away From Things A Man Wouldn’tStrategies To Combat Being Held Back & Over Proving YourselfSources:Zoom Communications: https://zoom.us/ Blackhat Security Conference: https://www.blackhat.com/ Amber DeVilbiss’ (@engineeramber) TikTok “What It’s Like Being In Tech Sales”: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRxYArV6/Horrible Bosses: https://tinyurl.com/msfmw9t9 Get in Touch: Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacks Erika Eakins - @ErikaEakins Amber DeVilbiss - @EngineerAmber Queens Twitter - @TheCyberQueens Queens LinkedIn Calls to Action: Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insight and new episodes! If you love us- share us!