There are three million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally. Women make up 72% of the workforce in cybersecurity, but diversity is essential in the field. Women are more likely to experiment, be creative, share knowledge and fulfill tasks. The cybersecurity field itself has been steadily broadening beyond the technical skills required to find and stop threats. Have conversations with girls and young women about opportunities, skills and thrills of a cybersecurity career, says Dimplewalia Ahalia. The vast majority of men in cybersecurity can play a pivotal role to both support their female colleagues and attract more female colleagues.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/posts/innovation-amplifying-gender-diversity-shrinking-skills-gap/