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The Diana Initiative [1] [2] is a computer security conference based in Las Vegas, Nevada aimed at supporting underrepresented minorities including women in cybersecurity/ [3] [4] The first Diana Initiative conference took place in 2017. [5] [6] [7] The Diana Initiative was founded by Cheryl Biswas, Virginie Robbins, Pablo Breuer, Elizabeth Etherington and Michael Smith. [8] [9] Due to COVID-19, the 2022 conference will be held 10–11 August during DEF CON. [6]

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