A Cybersecurity Ventures report, Women in Cybersecurity 2022, estimates that women held about 25% of cybersecurity roles globally, up from 20% in 2019 or 10% in 2013.
The forecast looks promising that by 2025, women will hold 30% of cybersecurity roles and 35% by 2031. So there is some progress. However, given the long road ahead, how should we prepare in the current generation of women aspiring for a role in cybersecurity not just to enter the profession but also to prosper and become the leaders they are meant to be?
Joining us today on PodChats for FutureCISO is Ms Mel Migrino, chairman and president of the Women in Security Alliance Philippines.
1. Perhaps to start, you can talk about what is Women in Security Alliance Philippines all about?
2. Having met cybersecurity leaders such as yourself, what one characteristic is common to some of the best cybersecurity specialists you know?
3. What is your view of women representation in the cybersecurity space?
4. What is driving this inequality in representation in the cybersecurity space?
5. What needs to happen to encourage greater participation of women in the cybersecurity space?
6. For women aspiring to enter the security space, what characteristics must they hone, qualifications they need to build?
7. What personal risks should those interested in pursuing a CISO career keep in mind?
8. Any advise for those interested to pursue a career in cybersecurity?