Although women make up roughly 24% of the cybersecurity workforce, according to the 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, women hold only 17% of cybersecurity leadership roles in the Fortune 500. Working towards gender parity in cybersecurity teams requires cyber leadership to create inclusive workplaces that account for the needs of all employees, according to Shikha Kothari, Principal Security Advisor at Eden Data.

In this episode from The Security Podcasts, Kothari shares strategies for cybersecurity leaders to create supportive work environments for women, from encouraging continuing education and networking to promoting female cybersecurity professionals into leadership roles.