Meet skills shortage by encouraging women into cybersecurity

CBR are reporting that more women in cyber security could be the simple answer to a skills shortage.

“…With girls tending to lose interest in STEM subjects at the age of 15, according to a survey from Microsoft, policymakers, public and private organisations, and especially parents need to band together to raise awareness of the unique opportunities that come with working in industries – such as cybersecurity – early on…

…In short – organisations – both private and public – that fail to foster talent in the crucial childhood years will prevent the UK from adequately safeguarding itself against attacks now and in the future…”

Read more at Diversity in Security: A Collaborative Effort