Gender Diversity Key to Well-Rounded Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an element which is often overlooked in the development of many products and start-ups. In fact, most companies do not consider the resilience of their devices until it is too late. While this is understandable when weighing up the additional costs and likelihood of an attack at the conception stage, this must change. To do so, it is crucial that a diverse range of perspectives are adopted to connect with as many surrounding sectors, demographics and audiences as possible and emphasize the value of cybersecurity in ways that resonate with them.

Women are an integral part of this strategy and are becoming an ever-more prevalent and disruptive force within the tech market – particularly cybersecurity. According to Women Who Tech, 66% of companies in the Fortune 500 with three or more women in leading positions saw an increase in ROI. Having worked in the cybersecurity sector with the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) for almost seven years, the enrichment that the work of women within the organization has brought to the perspective of the industry, and how this has diversified its strategies for a more successful industry position, is clear.