Presented at
Diana Initiative 2018,
Aug. 9, 2018, 2:30 p.m.
(25 minutes)
We are currently in an age in which stereotypes and issues relating to discrimination are being challenged globally. Where young girls are told to follow their dreams and the Hollywood stereotypes of a hacker being male with his hood up in a basement are dismissed. Nevertheless, as Defcon takes place around us there is no doubting that females remain in the minority.
As someone who does not fit the norms of a traditional hacker – I’m female and I can’t code – I’m here to break those norms and stereotypes a little bit further. To share my story that anything is possible and that diversity, whether through nature or nurture, only seeks to make us stronger. Most significantly, I’m not only interested in discussing the positives but also want to focus on bringing the negatives to the table as well. Too often we are required to smile, accept the situation and just move on, but only by sharing these experiences can we all grow and prevent these from becoming barriers to the next generation. It is time to begin to create a culture and that begins with each of us.
Presenters:
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Jennifer Roderick
- Head of Research at Neotas
Jennifer is the Head of Research at Neotas, a UK based open source intelligence company. Following her master’s degree in Astrophysics, she joined the Royal Air Force as an Aerospace Battle Manager during which she was responsible for the command and control of air in theatres of operation around the world.
Following her service, Jennifer transitioned to roles at the nexus of science, technology, and security policy in Washington DC as the security policy lead at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Jennifer was additionally the Director for a Department of State international scientific engagement programme which engaged young entrepreneurs and scientists in over 120 emerging economies.
Embracing the potential of transformative technology to address societal and security challenges, Jennifer currently leads research and a team of analysts to apply methodologies previously reserved for implementation within a military domain to the financial and commercial industries globally.
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