From the classroom to the C-suite, those in marginalized groups can remember a time in which they were the only member of a particular identity within a security space. Even after making it into those spaces, there are still endless challenges to be faced. For example, women often face workplace harassment and other forms of discrimination. These challenges often multiply depending on the racial and ethnic groups a woman may belong to. The gender wage gap, for example, varies depending on a woman's race.
For International Women’s Day, Security magazine is sharing stories and suggestions from women in security leadership positions. First, women reflected on how this International Women’s Day feels different from past years, especially pre-pandemic years.