Closing the gender gap: 7 ways to attract more women into cybersecurity

This article discusses the persistent gender diversity gap in cybersecurity despite high demand for talent, citing industry data on underrepresentation and barriers such as bias, inequitable pay, and rigid credential-focused hiring. It notes some improvement among younger cohorts and outlines strategies to increase inclusion and retention—such as fostering respectful culture, early STEM engagement, internships/apprenticeships, formal mentorship, equitable pay, career development support, and broadened hiring criteria—arguing that diversity strengthens team performance and innovation.