Redressing the balance
intersec invites a selection of women involved in cyber security to explain how the industry is evolving
International Women’s Day always prompts introspection about the role of women in society, how things have changed, and what more needs to be done to further equality. This is especially true in cybersecurity, where women are still underrepresented. Research from industry analyst Forrester estimates that just 24 percent of the global cyber workforce are female today. So, how has the role of women in security shifted?Daniela Da Cruz, VP Engineering at Checkmarx, comments: “While . . .