Can the industry do more for women in security? 

That was a question I asked earlier this year, just before International Women’s Day. The insights I received from female leaders in the industry were eye-opening. While many shared that security and cybersecurity spaces have become more welcoming to women, they also acknowledged that there is still a long journey ahead for not just acceptance, but support and empowerment. 

In the most recent episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, I spoke with Melissa Mack, Director on the Professional Certification Board for ASIS and Managing Director at Pinkerton, about her experiences in rising to a leadership position in a traditionally male-dominated field. Mack expressed that for a majority of her career, she “was often the only woman in the room.” 

“I learned very quickly how to work and adapt in a male-dominated environment,” Mack states. 

But why is the expectation that women must the ones to adapt? Thinking back to the earlier question — can the industry do more for women in security — I think the answer is “yes.”

To learn how security leaders and organizations like can take actionable steps to support women seeking leadership roles in the industry, listen to our conversation below: 

What Industry Leaders Can Do to Support Women in Security

Melissa Mack, Managing Director at Pinkerton, discusses the state of the security industry for women.

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