Faculty Of Exact And Natural Sciences At Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, with the support of the United Nations Women's Organization, holds the 1st Student Conference on May 23-24, 2024.
Name of the Conference:
"Gender Dimension Of Cybersecurity"
The objective of the Conference on “Gender Dimensions of Cybersecurity” is to promote academic research, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience among participants concerning the gender aspects of cybersecurity. The conference will provide students and researchers with a platform to present their perspectives and engage in discussions regarding the gender dimensions of cybersecurity. Moreover, it will foster dialogue on alternative and innovative approaches to addressing challenges in this domain. Ultimately, the conference aims to advance gender equality and inclusivity within the field of cybersecurity in Georgia.
Who can participate? - Students of Tbilisi State University, majoring in computer science.
Research themes for a conference on the "Gender Dimensions of Cybersecurity" may include, but are not limited to:
1. Gender Disparities in Cybersecurity: Exploring the existing gender gaps in the cybersecurity workforce, including employment opportunities, career advancement, and representation in leadership roles.
2. Gender-Based Cyber Threats and Harassment: Investigating the specific types of cyber threats and online harassment and cyber-crimes, including cyberbullying, blackmail, stalking, etc from gender perspective; existing situation in Georgia in this respect.
3. Intersectionality and Cybersecurity: Recognizing the intersection of gender with other social identities such as race, ethnicity, nationality, religious identity, disability status, etc., and its implications for cybersecurity risks and responses.
4. Gender-Sensitive Cybersecurity Policies and Practices: Identifying strategies to promote gender sensitivity in cybersecurity policies, practices, and organizational cultures.
5. Gender Aspects of Access to Information and Digital Resources: Investigating barriers to accessing information and digital resources faced by individuals based on gender, including disparities in internet access, digital literacy, and technology adoption.
6. Gendered Impacts of Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Incidents: Analyzing the differential impacts of cybercrime and cybersecurity incidents on individuals based on gender, including psychological, social, and economic consequences.
7. Other Topics
Working/communication language: Georgian and English
Conference Organizing Committee
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
1. Nato Asatiani, Associate Professor
2. Natia Sordia, Assistant Professor
3. Mako Basharuri, PhD student
Faculty of Law
1. Lali Fafiashvili, Profesor
2. Ketevan Khutsishvili, Professor
Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
1. Manana Khachidze, Professor
2. Magda Tsintsadze, Professor
3. Maia Archuadze, Asoc. Professor
Faculty of Humanities, Language Center
1. Elena Tsatsua
United Nations Women's Organization
1. Medea GugeshashviliTo register, fill out the form on this link.
Deadline for registration: April 15, 2024.
