Moving away from the old boys’ club in cyber

Published on October 16, 2024

Dr. Andrea Cullen, CEO and Co-Founder of cyber skills startup CAPSLOCK, explores why the cybersecurity industry needs to rebrand from a "boys club." Despite her 30 years of experience in the field, the gender gap persists, with fewer than 20% of cybersecurity roles occupied by women. This imbalance is a pressing issue, as 37% of women face career barriers in the sector compared to just 18% of men. Andrea calls for urgent action to address this lack of diversity and create a more inclusive industry for future generations.

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