Mar 20 • 18:21 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Women's inclusion in cybersecurity is a social and strategic issue

The article discusses the slow progress of women's inclusion in the cybersecurity workforce, highlighting the historical male dominance in the field and the changing nature of cybersecurity.

The article reflects on the significant lack of female representation in the cybersecurity sector, despite some improvements over the past 25 years. Initially, the author notes that when they began their career in technology and information security, the presence of women was almost nonexistent. Today, while more women are seen at industry events and in leadership roles, the representation remains alarmingly low, with women making up only about a quarter of the workforce in many companies. This slow increase does not stem from a lack of skill or interest among women but is rooted in a historically male-dominated ecosystem, especially in foundational areas like infrastructure and networks, which are crucial for careers in digital security.

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