Cybersecurity can be an intimidating field for women and young girls to enter. Women only make up less than a quarter of the cybersecurity workforce. Cybersecurity is still considered a man’s job and is perceived as a purely computer science discipline. Many women feel intimidated by a male-dominated industry and don’t feel comfortable in an in-person environment where they are the minority. The industry has improved, but there is still a long way to go. Cybersecurity companies should focus on creating opportunities for women.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/careers-and-people/3-ways-to-expand-gender-diversity-in-cybersecurity