Are cybersecurity teams underusing female talent? [Q&A]

It's reckoned that women make up only around a quarter of the cybersecurity workforce. And yet the women who do work in the sector are generally better qualified than their male counterparts. Despite this there is still a clear divide across the technology sector generally, in both treatment and pay. So, is the cybersecurity sector under-utilizing female talent? And what advantages can a more gender diverse workforce deliver? We spoke to Nicky Whiting, director of consultancy at business cybersecurity specialist Defense.com to find out. BN: Why do you think women are under-represented in cybersecurity? NW: There are many obstacles that… [Continue Reading]