What is #ShareTheMicInCyber?

June 2020 the #ShareTheMicInCyber movement started with a tweet shared by Camille Stewart and responded to by Lauren Zabierek. A spark of an idea to host an online conversation where allies could share their special media platforms with Black partitioners with the aim of addressing issues stemming from systemic racism in cybersecurity. The social media campaign highlighted the experiences of Black practitioners in this field, catalyzed a critical conversation on race in the industry, and shone a light on Black practitioners’ accomplishments to showcase them as experts in their fields all while creating professional opportunities and bringing the cyber community together.

#ShareTheMicInCyber started as an online conversation on Twitter and LinkedIn but has become so much more! #ShareTheMicInCyber’s is breaking down barriers in the cyber industry through individual and collective ACTion. The dedication and vulnerability of the cyber community continues to drive the growth and sustained impact of #ShareTheMicInCyber through creativity, partnerships, and shared desired to drive change.

Together, we can keep the conversation and the ACTion going!