A recent report on the state of inclusion of women in cybersecurity shows 68% cite leadership as a source of exclusion.
The State of Inclusion of Women in Cybersecurity report, conducted by Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) in collaboration with the DEI firm Aleria, found that women faced numerous workplace experiences that contribute to their overall feeling of exclusion and consequently, their rates of satisfaction, productivity and retention. According to the report, women were especially impacted by a lack of career and growth opportunities, and by a lack of respect that stemmed from company leadership, direct managers and peers.