A 2019 survey by (ISC).. found that women represent 24% of the cybersecurity workforce (up from just 11% in 2017) This is a substantial increase that has grown even further since then, but we still have a long way to go to get to 50%. Having female mentors to encourage other females to apply for jobs, particularly in industries that are heavily male-focused, can make all the difference. Having the ability to ask the right questions to a candidate is incredibly important and, equally, knowing when someone is qualified or even overqualified for a position is important.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/07/12/women-in-industrial-cybersecurity-research/