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Cybersecurity is now the fastest-growing IT occupation in the UK with a 128% increase in roles over the past few years, and yet the number of women in cybersecurity roles has fallen from 23.8% to 17.5%, according to a new report from Socura. It's a worrying trend, and there needs to be questions why cybersecurity, and technology in general, seems to have such a gender gap, and why more initiatives such as NCSC's Cyber First Girls competition and even Reed's own Women in Technology programme are needed. If you want to find out more about Reed's Women in Technology mentoring scheme then do reach out, always happy to discuss. #cybersecurity #womenintechnology #womenincyber

Diversity fosters innovation, especially in cybersecurity. Our blog highlights the importance of encouraging women to join the cybersecurity sector and offers practical steps to close the skills gap. Learn more:⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dpyjmNDA Kirsten Doyle #CyberSecurity #WomenInTech #Diversity

The number of women working in UK cybersecurity has dropped from 23.8% to 17.5% over the past three years. This is a concerning stat highlighting that attracting more #skilled women to the cybersecurity workforce remains a significant challenge. More effort is needed to raise awareness and promote diversity across the security and broader #tech sector #womenincybersecurity #womenintech #cyberskills #techskills #pluralsight

Diversity fosters innovation, especially in cybersecurity. This blog highlights the importance of encouraging women to join the cybersecurity sector and offers practical steps to close the skills gap. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dCX3JQ2m #CyberSecurity #WomenInTech #Diversity

One of the biggest objections I hear when it comes to the desperately-needed professionalisation of the #cybersecurity sector is that ‘professionalisation will adversely impact diversity’. Judging by the diversity rates in other professionalised industries, I believe this view is a red herring and one designed purely to discredit the idea of professionalisation with no basis in fact. Why am I so certain of this? Well, have a read of this article which features research from my alma mater ISC2 that shows just how woeful rates of diversity, particularly female cybersecurity professionals, is.  As I have illustrayed before, a professionalised #cybersecurity sector using vendor agnostic and accredited learning and experiential pathways provides certainty to individuals of any background of what is needed to be considered a “professional” in the sector. When individuals attain what is needed by way of knowledge, skills, experience and code of conduct, and this is formally recognised by a body that has standing as a professional standards body, that individual is able to break beyond any claim that they are deficient in their abilities. In fact, I argue professionalisation supports diversity initiatives. what are your thoughts? https://lnkd.in/gDABmCZw

Great article by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) about the important benefits offered by diversifying the cyber workforce. The Diverse Cyber Workforce Act could help us improve in so many ways, which Lynn covers in this article. And as important as improving diversity truly is in itself, it's important to note that it provides true cybersecurity benefits as well. https://lnkd.in/e5ZRSs32 #cybersecurity #womenincybersecurity #wicys #DiverseCyberWorkforceAct #diversity #inclusion

For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women kicking ass every single day in the world of cybersecurity—but we don’t want to stop there. Women make up less than 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce. So, for IWD, we want to do more than just celebrate. We want to ask: How can we make #cybersecurity accessible for women everywhere? Check out our blog to read about some of the challenges and successes of women in #cyber—told by Huntress employees and some of our friends in the industry. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth https://bit.ly/49OuZXc

Share of Women in UK Cyber Roles Now Just 17%: Socura finds the percentage of women in cybersecurity positions has fallen seven percentage points since 2021 to 17%

The cybersecurity field is evolving rapidly, yet women remain underrepresented. Imagine the potential we could unlock by welcoming more women into cybersecurity roles! Discover how bridging the gender gap can make this field stronger and more innovative than ever. Click the link below to learn how women can drive change in cyber. https://lnkd.in/gXQShFUG #WomenInCybersecurity #STEM #CybersecurityCareers

Did you know that women frequently outperform their colleagues across all seven NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) categories and at every experience level? Yet, despite this remarkable expertise, the percentage of women in cybersecurity barely increases each year. The challenge is clear: women face a significant lack of advancement opportunities in the cybersecurity field. It's time for businesses to make a pivotal shift—one that actively supports, advances, and accommodates women in cyber. By fostering an environment that values and promotes their talents, we can drive real progress and innovation in the industry. #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #DiversityInTech #Leadership #CareerGrowth