Cybersecurity industry facing shortfall of 1.8 million professionals by 2022. Women comprise only 11% of the cybersecurity workforce, according to a Kaspersky Lab study. Despite challenges, it remains a challenge to attract women and young girls to the field, cybersecurity pros say. Cybersecurity is a very dynamic field and you are always learning, says Mari Galloway, director of finance and communications for the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu. Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) organizations are trying to dispel stereotypes and educate young girls about the field.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/careers-and-people/how-to-attract-more-women-into-cybersecurity-now