Today, technology fits into the palm of our hand. We have become accustomed to turning to it to find all sorts of answers to everyday challenges such as where to eat, where to shop, what to watch on our favorite streaming service, or even when to sleep. Technology has weaved itself into the very fabric of our lives, and many of us would be lost without it.
Just as new apps get replaced by old ones, we in the security profession must continue to review our personal apps (skills) and upgrade. This might hold particularly true for women, who are urgently needed in greater numbers if the cybersecurity industry is to meaningfully address the longstanding shortage of qualified practitioners.
ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2019 report shows that 69 percent of respondents say their cybersecurity teams are understaffed. This short supply of qualified cybersecurity professionals has led to unfilled positions and a widening work skills gap. The research also reveals that 45 percent of the survey’s female respondents believe that both men and women have equal opportunity for career advancement.
Traditional security measures of ‘walls and layered defenses’ no longer apply in today’s hyperconnected world. As Albert Einstein stated, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” We need to diversify our thinking and bring more women into the cybersecurity profession. I would like to offer up a challenge to women to consider a career upgrade into cybersecurity and cross the digital divide.
To head down this path more effectively, the first step is to take an ..
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