Mission Statement
At SBA Research, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where all individuals—regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, social background, abilities, age or looks—have equal opportunities to grow, contribute, and succeed.
We believe that excellence in research and innovation thrives through collaboration, openness, and the unique perspectives of every team member. Our mission is to actively remove barriers, promote fairness, and ensure that equal opportunity is embedded in everything we do—from recruitment and career development to leadership and daily collaboration.
Office of Equal Opportunities (EquO)
The Office of Equal Opportunities is part of the equality policy of SBA as indicated in the Gender Equality Plan (please see below). It is the point of contact for all equality related topics at SBA Research and therefore responsible for the annual update and reporting of the Gender Equality Plan.
Jeanine Lefèvre – Head of EquO
Please write to: equo@sba-research.org
Gender Equality Plan
Our Gender Equality Plan records all gender, diversity, and equality related activities of SBA Research as a living document and contains an analysis of the current situation, work steps and indicators for regularly reviewing the achievement of objectives. It gets updated once a year in early summer and serves not only as a record but as a management tool for equality related processes at SBA Research.
Download the SBA Research Gender Equality Plan.
EWOK
EWOK (Establishing Workplace Diversity through Organisational Knowledge) is our new FFG DIVERSITEC project.
Building on the successes of Fem4CyberSec, EWOK aims to develop an organization-wide diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Taking an intersectional approach, the project will address multiple dimensions of diversity, focusing on strengthening DEI competencies, advancing inclusive career development, and enhancing employer branding, alumni engagement, and collaboration with research partners. Ultimately, EWOK seeks to embed diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion within SBA Research in a sustainable way, creating an environment that supports innovative, excellent and socially impactful cybersecurity research.
Female Researchers in Information Security Research
In Austria, the number of women working in information security research remains very low. As a research center committed to social responsibility, SBA Research is dedicated to increasing the presence of women in scientific and technical roles across all levels of our organization. We actively support women in their research careers and take part in, as well as organize, initiatives and activities designed to inspire and encourage women to explore careers in information security, e.g. SHECURITY Hackerinnen Training.
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