Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks is under fire for a recent trade show event where two women were photographed wearing lampshades on their heads. The incident, reminiscent of the outdated CES booth babe era, took place at a happy hour hosted by CyberRisk Collaborative and sponsored by Palo Alto.
Nikesh Arora’s Apology
In response to the backlash, Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora issued an apology on LinkedIn. He acknowledged that the display was not in line with the company’s values and commitment to supporting and celebrating women in Cybersecurity.
It’s 2021, and incidents like these are a reminder that there’s still work to be done in promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Let’s hope this serves as a lesson for all companies moving forward.
