In 2013, women made up 11 percent of the global information security workforce. Women account for just 10 percent of information security jobs, but are making progress in governance, risk and compliance jobs. The bright spot for women in information security is GRC, where women account for 20 percent of governance, Risk and Compliance roles. Women leaders tend to be older than their male counterparts, according to the Frost & Sullivan survey. Despite their higher levels of education, women are paid less than men, on average, with higher salaries than men.”]

