Renfrewshire24 Paisley Grammar Pupils Attend Cybersecurity Career Conference
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- •Paisley Grammar pupils attended the See It Be It conference on October 2, 2026.
- •The event aimed to encourage young women to pursue careers in cybersecurity.
- •Women currently make up only 16% of the UK's cybersecurity workforce.
On October 2, 2026, girls from Paisley Grammar School participated in the See It Be It conference, aimed at encouraging young women to explore careers in cybersecurity. Organized by Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland, the event featured professionals from various sectors, including computer science and data analysis, who shared their career journeys. Shona McAlpine, a computing science teacher, emphasized the importance of connecting students' coding interests to cybersecurity careers. Despite the growing interest in technology among girls, women represent only 16% of the UK's cyber workforce. The conference aimed to address this gender imbalance and inspire students to consider diverse roles in the field. Keynote speaker Andrew Elliot discussed initiatives like the TechFirst Girls Competition to further engage young women in technology.
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