UNDERESTIMATED: Why Women in Cyber Security are force to be Reckoned with?

Women have long been underestimated in the field of cybersecurity.

In a male-dominated industry, women are often seen as a minority and not taken seriously as experts. However, this is slowly starting to change. As more women enter the field and prove their expertise, they are becoming a force to be reckoned with. They possess the skills and knowledge necessary to keep our online lives safe and secure. And yet, they are often overlooked and undervalued.

Numerous studies have found that women are significantly less likely to pursue a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) career than men. The reasons for this are varied and complex. One factor is the lack of representation of women in STEM careers. Among high school girls, there’s also a lack of encouragement from their parents and instructors. However, one common misconception about women in cyber security is the perception that they are not as skilled as their male counterparts.

Women in the cybersecurity workforce may be underestimated because they don’t fit the traditional image of a hacker or computer programmer. They often work behind the scenes and do not get recognition for their efforts because they don’t work on high-profile cases like hacking into a company’s systems or stealing credit card information from an online retailer’s database.

Millions of cybersecurity professionals worldwide are proactively monitoring and combating digital and online threats. The tech and cybersecurity sector is among the most profitable, highly competitive sectors of modern life. Yet many nations are facing an untapped gap for skilled cybersecurity talent that can cope rapidly with large and parallel digital threats. Security

Women make up just 25% percent of all cyber security professionals and represent about half of the global workforce.

The current state of women in cybersecurity

Only 11 percent of women in the United States say they feel very confident in their ability to prevent cyber attacks, compared to 22 percent of men.

Women are also less likely than men to work in cybersecurity full time: In the U.S., only 20 percent of women work in cybersecurity jobs, compared to 78 percent of men. Studies have shown that women tend to be better at detecting social engineering attacks and are more likely to take proactive measures to secure their networks. In other words, diversity is not just a nice idea when it comes to cybersecurity – it’s essential. The good news is that there are signs that the tide is beginning to turn. More and more women are enrolling in cybersecurity programs and there are a number of initiatives aimed at getting more women into the field. With any luck, soon the cybersecurity landscape will look a lot different – and a lot more diverse.
The lack of diversity in the cybersecurity field is not just a gender issue, but a security one. A recent study by IBM found that organizations with women in leadership positions were more likely to have better security practices and policies in place.
There are many reasons for the gender gap in cybersecurity. One reason is that young women simply are not being exposed to opportunities in the field. In a recent survey, only 12 percent of girls aged 14-18 said they were interested in a career in the information security field.

4 Ways You Can Help Encourage More Women to Pursue a Career In STEM.

In the STEM industry, women are still underrepresented. This is why it’s important for women to be encouraged and empowered to pursue a STEM career. There are many ways that we can help encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM.

The first way that we can help encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM is by providing them with mentors or female role models. One way to do this is through mentoring programs where mentors from the STEM industry would mentor young girls who want to pursue a career in STEM.
One way is to focus on education and outreach efforts from a young age. Girls need to be encouraged to study STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) from an early age so that they can see themselves pursuing careers in these fields. There are many programs and initiatives aimed at getting girls interested in STEM, such as Girls Who Code and the CyberGirlz program from the US-based nonprofit (ISC)² Foundation.

Another way would be through workshops and seminars where these female role models teach young girls about the benefits of pursuing a career in STEM.
Another way that we can help encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM is by encouraging them through campaigns and advertising campaigns on social media. Posting on social media about the importance of STEM careers, as well as posting articles and videos with information that promotes STEM careers can be helpful in encouraging more women to pursue a career in STEM.-Presence of female role models-Mentoring programs to provide mentors for young girls

Why we need more women in cybersecurity

The gender gap in cybersecurity is not only a security issue but also an economic one. A recent study by McKinsey found that $315 billion could be added to the global economy by 2025 if women participated equally in the workforce.
There are a variety of reasons for why we need more women in cybersecurity. One of them is that diverse teams are generally more successful.

Gender-diverse groups outperformed all-male teams by 19 percent, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group.

Another reason is that women bring a unique perspective to the table. Women are often more risk-averse than men and this can be an asset in cybersecurity. Women are also more likely to have empathy, which can be helpful in dealing with cybercrime victims.

How CETARK is attempting to increase the proportion of women in cybersecurity

CETARK is dedicated to creating a safe and empowering environment for young women in cybersecurity. CETARK has been working with colleges and other groups in India to assist women to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

CETARK is holding placement camps on college campuses and providing them with the training they need to work in cybersecurity. This is because women are more likely to prioritize the ethical and human values of a job, as opposed to their male counterparts who focus on the technical aspects.

Furthermore, more women in cybersecurity would make it easier for companies to recruit female employees who can make decisions regarding the company’s ethics, compliance with the law and industry standards, and loyalty to their company. CETARK is working hard to increase the number of women in cybersecurity, but they need more support. We also need to continue to change the perception of cybersecurity as a masculine profession. Only then will we see more women enter this field and help to create more inclusive cyberspace for everyone.

Conclusion

Women should be encouraged to enter the cybersecurity field, and more needs to be done to make the industry more inclusive. We need your help to create more secure cyberspace for everyone. What can you do to encourage women and other underrepresented groups to enter the cybersecurity field? Are there any steps your organization is taking to make the industry more inclusive? Let us know in the comments below. Together, we can create a more secure future for all.