At ISC2, we recognize a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, skills, and ideas makes us a stronger, more effective, innovative and safer community. To that end, our diversity, equity and inclusion vision is fostering and advancing a diverse, equitable and inclusive cyber world. Our mission is to remain committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across ethnicity, race, gender, age, religion, ability, status, identity, perspective and experience.
Diversity is about who we are and the different ways we show up. Individually, each of us has different characteristics that make us unique. Equity seeks to ensure an equal outcome for each person despite different circumstances by allocating resources and opportunities tailored to their specific needs. Inclusion is about level of participation and creating an environment where diversity is accepted and celebrated, and all people are able to fully participate. We are fueled by these differences that makes us each of us unique and not only help to generate the innovative ideas we need to solve the complex problems facing our society, organizations and the cybersecurity community globally, but also what we need to collectively learn, grow and thrive.
The Inclusion Impact Award is presented to an individual regionally who demonstrates achievement and leadership in supporting the ISC2 DEI vision to foster and advance a diverse, equitable and inclusive cyber world. These individuals have made significant contributions to driving a more diverse workforce in the global cybersecurity community by initiating and leading actions to remove barriers and positively impact the diversity, equity and inclusion of the cyber profession through engagement activities such as scholarships, advocacy, training/education or nonprofit work, serving as a strong ally for diverse communities, or other means to create a level playing field for the inclusion of all individuals in the world of cybersecurity.
Criteria:
- Leadership & Character
- How has the nominee significantly promoted diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competency development?
- Does the nominee promote or demonstrate the core values and behaviors set out in the ISC2 DEI mission statement?
ISC2 DEI Mission Statement:
To remain committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across ethnicity, race, gender, age, religion, ability, status, identity, perspective and experience.
We are fueled by these differences that not only help to generate the innovative ideas we need to solve the complex problems facing our society, organisations and the cybersecurity community globally, but also what we need to collectively learn, grow and thrive.
- Does the nominee demonstrate the impact of, and positive outcomes from, an intersectional approach (viewing personal demographics such as age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, veteran status, social mobility, disability and gender in combination instead of in isolation)?
- How has the nominee demonstrated commitment to ensuring that DEI principles are core to their area of work and the cyber profession?
- What evidence of increased DEI principles is there in their work, in policy and services delivery as a result of a focus on DEI programming and advocacy?
- How has the nominee led initiatives in capturing outcomes of increased awareness, understanding or promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competency?
Describe how the nominee exemplifies Leadership and Character.
- Impact & Sustainability
- Explain how the nominee improved diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competency through educational, programming and advocacy initiatives.
- How has the nominee made an impact beyond their immediate team/business area/department?
- Will the initiative/practice described leave a lasting legacy and can it be replicated throughout the cyber community and/or globally?
Elaborate on how the nominee has made a significant impact.
- Industry Engagement
- Describe how the nominee created partnerships between organizations, leaders, managers and/or employees to resolve and elevate diversity issues.
- How has the nominee implemented steps toward fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competency with programs that maximize the potential of all people across the globe?
- In what ways has the nominee addressed key areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competency such as recruitment, advancement, and retention?
- How has the nominee promoted diversity education and training in various professional and community spaces?
Explain how the nominee has engaged the industry in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural competency.
Overall, why do you believe this person is worthy of the ISC2 Inclusion Impact Award?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Nominators: All professionals (cyber, information, software, infrastructure security professionals, educators or management). Includes ISC2 members and non-members, but not active ISC2 board members or staff; self-nominations are not permitted.
- Nominees: Cybersecurity professionals who meet the criteria (includes ISC2 members and non-members, but not active ISC2 board members or staff)
Regional Recognition: Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA
Review Committee: DEI Advisory Committee
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