Bulk Barn IT and security head talks cybersecurity, AI, and women in tech – DX Journal>
DX Journal – Veronica Ott
During an interview with Jassi Kaur, Bulk Barn’s Head of IT and Security, several key points were discussed.
1) Encouraging women in tech: Kaur emphasized the need for organizations to actively hire and train women for leadership roles in the tech industry.
She highlighted the importance of educating the entire organization about bias and finding ways to change the status quo.
Kaur also emphasized the need for mentorship and support among women in tech.
One Globe and Mail report found that only 24% of Canadian tech workers are women — a number that’s unfortunately decreased recently.
2) Proactive cybersecurity: Kaur stressed the importance of taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity rather than a reactive one.
She emphasized the need to educate every employee about potential threats and their implications.
It is not enough to simply be aware of security challenges; organizations need to apply measures and educate employees to mitigate risks.
3) Selectivity with AI implementation: Kaur discussed the challenges associated with AI, including data privacy, accuracy, cybersecurity risks, and costs.
She emphasized the importance of organizations having a purposeful use case for AI that aligns with their stakeholders’ needs.
Kaur also highlighted the significance of maintaining a human element and transparency when implementing AI, to avoid losing organizational focus.
Overall, the interview highlighted the importance of mentorship and education for women in tech, being proactive in cybersecurity measures, and carefully considering the implementation of AI in alignment with the organization’s goals.
Link: https://dxjournal.co/2023/10/bulk-barn-it-and-security-head-talks-cybersecurity-ai-and-women-in-tech/