Cybersecurity Is Becoming More Diverse … Except by Gender

**Executive Summary:** The report summarizes research showing that women make up roughly 20–25% of the cybersecurity workforce, with better representation among younger cohorts but persistent exclusion and a "glass ceiling" around six years into careers; it highlights issues such as lack of respect, limited career growth, microaggressions, tokenism, and the retention costs and security risks that result from limited diversity and inclusion.