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The Most Overlooked Cyber Risk: Who We Don't Hire

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In Episode 23 of The Cyber Hot Seat, Anish is joined by Sarah Price from Cyber Girls First to explore one of the most overlooked risks in cybersecurity: the people organisations do not hire.

Sarah shares her perspective on how Cyber Security is still too often defined through a narrow technical lens, shaped by outdated stereotypes and assumptions about who belongs in the industry. Together, we discuss why that matters, how it affects the talent pipeline, and what organisations miss when they overlook different ways of thinking.

Drawing on her experience in Cyber Security, education and outreach, Sarah explains why skills such as curiosity, data analysis, problem-solving and adaptability are just as valuable as technical expertise. From representation and role models to neurodiversity and the importance of broadening access into the profession, this conversation looks at what it will take to build stronger, more resilient security teams in the future.

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