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Top Female Leaders in the Cybersecurity Industry
- According to a 2023 study conducted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (commonly referred to as ISC2), women make up only 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce.
- Challenges for women in cybersecurity include stereotypes and gender bias, underrepresentation, lack of role models, and work-life balance.
- However, initiatives, increasing demand for female talent, career growth and leadership, and a combination of soft and hard skills provide opportunities for women to succeed in cybersecurity.
- Laura Nielson, based in Nashville in the USA, is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura with more than 20 years of experience in dealing with complex data management and analysis across a variety of industries.
- Carolyn Labatt, CEO of Computer Solutions since 1984, is not only a respected leader in the industry, but also serves as the director on several different boards.
- Jane Frankland, cyber security entrepreneur, author, speaker, and more, is an expert and leader in the cyber security space and an advocate for women.
- Alicia Lowery Rosenbaum, Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity Technology and Trust at Salesforce has become a trusted advisor in the world of cybersecurity, data security and risk management.
- Women in cybersecurity face significant challenges, but with increasing diversity initiatives, demand for female talent, and career growth and leadership, more women are breaking into the field.
- Many companies are intentionally focusing on diversity as part of their hiring strategies to recognize that diverse teams produce better results and lead to better problem-solving.
- Jane Frankland has made it her mission to advocate for women in cybersecurity and tech, aiming to make gender equality and female involvement the norm rather than the exception.
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