Women make up just 11 percent of information security professionals. Just increasing that number to 22 percent would solve the industry’s staffing shortage problem. Set up internships for young women and participate in women’s professional organizations. Mentoring relationships, both formal and informal, can provide support to women thinking of entering the profession, as well as for those looking to move up in the ranks. IBM Security Services director Latha Maripuri: ‘I would love to see more focus highlighting more focus in the IT security space'”]
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