Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Women | Huntress

**Executive Summary:** This blog summarizes a 14-person survey of women (primarily Huntress employees) about careers in cybersecurity, reporting motivations and "breakthrough" moments that encourage retention, listing practical resources (certifications, WiCyS, TryHackMe, podcasts, open-source participation), and documenting widespread gender-based discomfort—71.4% reported uncomfortable interactions—alongside clear allyship guidance such as amplifying women's voices, intervening on discrimination, offering mentorship, and treating women as equal technical contributors.