Cyber security image putting women and girls off, says panel

There is still a lot of work to be done to change the perception of cyber security and corporate culture to attract more women to the profession, according to a panel of security professionals

The image of cyber security and the people who work in the profession is putting women and girls off from considering it as a career, according to a panel of women working at Intel Security.

“We need to change the way the profession is perceived and emphasise that it is about helping and protecting people,” said Lynda Grindstaff, speaking at Intel Focus 2016 in Las Vegas.

“Few people understand that cyber security provides opportunities to work for the common good both now and for future generations,” she said. For the full article click here 

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