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While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

As we 'celebrate' another International Women's Day, the time for Australian companies to take action to close the gender pay gap is now.

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

There are opportunities galore for women to make their mark in the cybersecurity and they should be encouraged to explore and embrace them.

One of the more difficult challenges to overcome is that women, quite simply, aren't putting themselves forward or applying for these roles.

Hybrid work arrangements have the potential to create gaps between those who work from home and those who work in the office, regardless of gender.

Encouraging more women into the global tech industry represents an opportunity for businesses to tap into bigger talent pools and diversified skillsets.

This year's theme challenges us to deepen our understanding and use it to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem.

While women have made significant strides towards gender equality in the workplace in recent years, gender equality remains a large social issue.

Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.

How do we challenge tech companies to review practices to become more inclusive and to empower women to bring out their best potential?.

Although opportunities for women have grown in the workplace, there's still a significant gap between male and female employees in management.

We know that Australia's skills and labour challenge is not a regional problem, it's global. So, where are all these people going to come from?.

Asuria leads the conversation by discussing what it truly means to embrace equity within its own sphere of influence in the employment sector.

We're so clearly already living in a digital-first world, so how do we start to solve the issue of the lack of gender balance in tech?.

Companies will embrace equitable policies and practices faster if senior candidates make it clear that they matter.

Have the confidence to step up and you'll inspire other women to do likewise, writes Jamf's Senior Manager Customer Success APAC, Melissa Antoine.

This year, we have more case studies and proof points than ever of the ability to create and reap the benefits of gender-balanced teams.

Look out for ways to boost diversity and inclusion while you're shaking things up, says Lisa Baldwin, Regional Business Manager, Ricoh Australia.

IWD presents an opportunity to highlight how we can better prevent ongoing inequality and injustices that exist for women and non-binary people within tech.